Many a man thinks he is patient when, in reality, he is indifferent.

Summary

This quote suggests that some individuals mistakenly confuse their lack of interest or apathy with patience. It implies that they may claim to be patient when they are actually just indifferent towards a situation or outcome. In other words, it highlights the possibility of people fooling themselves into thinking they possess a virtue when they are simply indifferent or do not care enough to actively engage or react.

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