Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

Those speak foolishly who ascribe their anger or their impatience to such as offend them or to tribulation. Tribulation does not make people impatient, but proves that they are impatient. So everyone may learn from tribulation how his heart is constituted.

Those speak foolishly who ascribe their anger or their impat

Summary

This quote suggests that it is unwise to attribute one's anger or impatience to external factors such as the actions of others or challenging circumstances. Instead, it argues that tribulations merely reveal one's preexisting impatience or anger. The quote suggests that in times of tribulation, individuals can learn more about the nature of their own hearts and how they are constitutionally disposed to react. Essentially, it implies that tribulation is not the cause of impatience or anger but rather a mirror that reflects individuals' existing tendencies.

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Patience Heart Tribulation Impatience

By Martin Luther King Jr.

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