Quote by Bowie Kuhn

So it's been a slow process and it's taken some patience. That's why patients are called patients I think - patience is required.

So it's been a slow process and it's taken some patience. Th

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that patients, as in medical patients, are called "patients" because they need to have patience during the slow process of healing. It highlights the importance of being patient in various aspects of life, emphasizing that significant changes or improvements often take time and require endurance. The playful wordplay and pun on the term "patient" adds a lighthearted tone to the explanation.

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Patience

By Bowie Kuhn

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