Quote by Lyman Abbott

Patience is passion tamed.

Patience is passion tamed.

Summary

This quote suggests that patience is a way to control or manage our passions. It implies that our desires and impulses can be strong and overwhelming at times, but with patience, we can exert control and restraint over them. Patience helps us maintain a state of calmness and composure, allowing us to think rationally and make wise decisions, even in the face of strong emotions or desires. It highlights the idea that patience is not simply a passive state of waiting, but an active choice to exercise control over our passions for the greater good.

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By Lyman Abbott

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