Quote by George Granville

Patience is the virtue of an ass, who treads beneath his burden and complains not.

Patience is the virtue of an ass, who treads beneath his bur

Summary

This quote suggests that patience is often associated with a lack of complaint and the ability to endure hardships without expressing frustration or dissatisfaction. The metaphor of an ass (donkey) treading under his burden implies that individuals who possess patience are capable of shouldering their responsibilities without protest. It implies that patience may be an admirable quality, but it may also be likened to the behavior of an obedient animal that endures its load silently, without exhibiting resistance or complaint.

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