Quote by Margaret Thatcher

I am extraordinarily patient provided I get my own way in the end.

I am extraordinarily patient provided I get my own way in th

Summary

This quote expresses that the speaker can demonstrate high levels of patience, but only if they ultimately achieve their desired outcome. It implies that their patience is conditional and motivated by the fulfillment of their personal desires or goals. Essentially, patience is not seen as a virtue but rather as a means to an end, where self-interest overrides the need for immediate results.

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Patience

By Margaret Thatcher

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