Quote by Thomas Fuller

All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer.

All commend patience, but none can endure to suffer.

Summary

This quote suggests that while it is easy to acknowledge the value of patience in theory, putting it into practice becomes a challenge. People often promote the virtue of patience, emphasizing its benefits, but when faced with the actual experience of suffering or waiting, many struggle to endure it. It highlights the discrepancy between our aspirations and our actual ability to tolerate difficulties and delays.

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By Thomas Fuller

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