Quote by Ellen DeGeneres

I'd like to be more patient! I just want everything now. I've tried to meditate, but it's really hard for me to stay still. I'd like to try to force myself to do it, because everybody says how wonderful meditation is for you, but I can't shut my mind up. So patience and learning is the key.

I'd like to be more patient! I just want everything now. I'v

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's desire to cultivate the virtue of patience. They admit to having a tendency for instant gratification and struggling with stillness during meditation. Nevertheless, they express a willingness to embrace patience and acknowledge that learning and practice are vital to achieving this desired trait. The quote inherently suggests that patience is not an innate quality but rather a skill that can be developed through perseverance and open-mindedness.

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By Ellen DeGeneres

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