Patience is a virtue

Originally posted by @fmf
Sometimes "patience" is inappropriate and the wrong approach to take and therefore not a virtue.

But sometimes patience is appropriate and the right approach to take and therefore a virtue.

Originally posted by @caissad4
But sometimes patience is appropriate and the right approach to take and therefore a virtue.

My point exactly. Which makes "Patience is a virtue" kind of misleading and bromide.

Originally posted by @fmf
Sometimes "patience" is inappropriate and the wrong approach to take and therefore not a virtue.

Patience within the individual is always desirable . In all aspects of life. A clear and descicive person who acts swiftly and smoothly comes from a patient , alert mind.

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
Patience within the individual is always desirable . In all aspects of life. A clear and descicive person who acts swiftly and smoothly comes from a patient , alert mind.

Patience is not always a virtue. Sometimes it is a virtue. A capacity for patience is a good thing. Maybe we can agree on that.

Originally posted by @fmf
Patience is not always a virtue. Sometimes it is a virtue. A capacity for patience is a good thing. Maybe we can agree on that.

"Art of War" by Sun Tzu is a good read for chess and life.

Originally posted by @fmf
Patience is not always a virtue. Sometimes it is a virtue. A capacity for patience is a good thing. Maybe we can agree on that.

Patience by itself is not always a virtue . Agreed. Still the saying remains.
I think a lot of sayings like that are great tools for learning

'A stitch in time saves nine'. Works on more than one level.

Originally posted by @caissad4
"Art of War" by Sun Tzu is a good read for chess and life.

I have a copy somewhere and used to look at it for inspiration when I was leading a large sales force a few years back. I found it interesting but of limited use on a day to day basis.

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
Patience by itself is not always a virtue . Agreed. Still the saying remains.
I think a lot of sayings like that are great tools for learning

'A stitch in time saves nine'. Works on more than one level.

I’m a procrastinator so “a stitch in time saves nine” certainly speaks to me.

Originally posted by @divegeester
I’m a procrastinator so “a stitch in time saves nine” certainly speaks to me.

Procrastination is always preferrable to hasty decisions. It is the sign of a concientious person.

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
Procrastination is always preferrable to hasty decisions. It is the sign of a concientious person.

No it isn't.

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
No it isn't.

Correct. Once the correct path is known, delay is never beneficial.

Originally posted by @suzianne
Correct. Once the correct path is known, delay is never beneficial.

Do you also agree with the following?

Patience is a virtue,
possess it if you can,
never in a woman,
always in a man.

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
No it isn't.

Sure it is. A mind which procrastinates gives decent thought to both sides of a debate.
Procrastination is a useful step to understanding our mind and its complexities.

I'm afraid you are going to have to do better than " No. It isn't " to convince me.Lol

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
Sure it is. A mind which procrastinates gives decent thought to both sides of a debate.
Procrastination is a useful step to understanding our mind and its complexities.

I'm afraid you are going to have to do better than " No. It isn't " to convince me.Lol

No it doesn't.

Originally posted by @suzianne
Correct. Once the correct path is known, delay is never beneficial.

So this is your contribution ?

A fine sentiment indeed. But how would you convince me that you actually know this path?
Does everyone have to walk along the same one?