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.
Ieyasu TokugawaRead
Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Forbearance leads to a peaceful and secure life.
This quote by Ieyasu Tokugawa emphasizes that practicing forbearance, or self-control and patience, lays the foundation for a calm and assured existence. By cultivating the ability to endure difficulties without complaint, one can achieve a state of tranquility and confidence in life.
Themes
ForbearancePatienceCalmnessAssuranceWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
A mentor might use this quote to encourage a student facing challenges to remain patient.
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