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“Once a man would spend a week patiently waiting if he missed a stage coach, but now he rages if he misses the first section of a revolving door.” quote by Simeon Strunsky
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“Once a man would spend a week patiently waiting if he missed a stage coach, but now he rages if he misses the first section of a revolving door.”

Simeon Strunsky

About This Quote

Source Essay: The New York Evening Post, 1915

Patience has eroded; modern life demands instant gratification, even for trivial delays.

In simple terms: People lose patience quickly nowadays.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate patience in small moments.

Themes

patience modernity expectations

Mood

frustrated reflective

Type

observational critical

When to use this quote

  • commuting
  • customer service
  • online shopping
  • traffic
  • waiting rooms

Key Concepts

psychology social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does technology affect your tolerance for delay?
  • Can you practice patience in daily routines?
A Different Perspective

Patience can be a virtue but may conflict with efficiency demands.

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