Quote by Barbara Johnson

Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.

Patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel lik

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of having patience in difficult situations. It suggests that patience involves the ability to remain calm and composed, instead of reacting impulsively or getting frustrated. The metaphor of idling one's motor when one feels like stripping gears illustrates the value of patience in preventing negative consequences or further difficulties. It implies that by exhibiting patience and avoiding rash actions, we can navigate challenges smoothly without causing unnecessary harm or obstacles for ourselves.

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