Quote by Steve Maraboli

What good has impatience ever brought? It has only served as the mother of mistakes and the father of irritation.

What good has impatience ever brought? It has only served as

Summary

This quote suggests that impatience rarely brings any positive outcomes. Instead, it leads to making mistakes due to rushing and feeling irritated. Impatience prevents individuals from carefully considering their actions or decisions, potentially leading to undesirable consequences. It highlights the need to cultivate patience as a virtue, emphasizing that being patient yields better results and avoids unnecessary frustration.

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Life Success Patience Motivational Mistakes Inspirational Impatience Irritation

By Steve Maraboli

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