Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever.

To come to know your enemy, first you must become his friend, and once you become his friend, all his defences come down. Then you can choose the most fitting method for his demise.

Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will be no room for discontent, neither for despair.

When ambitious desires arise in thy heart, recall the days of extremity thou have passed through. Forbearance is the root of all quietness and assurance forever.

Life is like unto a long journey with a heavy burden.

Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever.

The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience.