Frustration Quote by Thomas à Kempis
““At the least, bear patiently, if thou canst not joyfully. And although thou be very unwilling to hear it, and feel indignation, yet check thyself, and suffer no unadvised word to come forth from thy lips, whereby the little ones may be offended. Soon the storm which hath been raised shall be stilled, and inward grief shall be sweetened by returning grace.””
About This Quote
Advice to bear hardships patiently, restrain harsh words, and trust that grief will soften with grace.
In simple terms: Endure patiently, avoid hurtful speech, trust grace.
Key Takeaway
Practice patience and gentle speech.
Themes
patience
grace
self‑restraint
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
advice
When to use this quote
- conflict
- parenting
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
forgiveness
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you check yourself before speaking?
- What grace can you offer yourself?
A Different Perspective
Patience can be hard during intense anger.
![“[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his own daily happy thought. 'Piper made them promise to stay off the ship and not possess any of us. But if they followed us, and used other bodies to attack…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8da/rick-riordan-27_body_hazel-hissed-in-frustration-i-hate-eidol_24349.jpg)