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
Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will be no room for discontent, neither for despair.
Interpretation
Accepting imperfection helps alleviate dissatisfaction and despair.
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing that flaws and difficulties are inherent parts of the human experience. By persuading oneself to accept these realities, one can cultivate a sense of peace and reduce feelings of discontent and hopelessness in life.
In practice
In a speech about resilience, one could quote this to emphasize the importance of accepting life's difficulties.
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.
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. Patience means restraining one's inclinations. There are seven emotions: joy, anger, anxiety, adoration, grief, fear, and hate, and if a man does not give way to these he can be called patient. I am not as strong as I might be, but I have long known and practiced patience. And if my descendants wish to be as I am, they must study patience.
Let thy step be slow and steady, that thou stumble not.
It is the common fate of the indolent to see their rights become a prey to the active.
I learned to focus on what's real rather than imagined; on not letting feelings drive the bus; on being courageous and honest; on putting my total effort into something and not worrying about the result.
One of the worst features about worrying is that it destroys our ability to concentrate. When we worry, our minds jump here and there and everywhere, and we lose all power of decision. However, when we force ourselves to face the worst and accept it mentally, we then eliminate all those vague imaginings and put ourselves in a position in which we are able to concentrate on our problem.
Yoga is not only learning to stand on your head but also learning to stand on your feet.
...I'll continue to see things as a child. It's not so far to fall.
I've always felt that if I examine myself too much, I'll find out what I know and don't know, and I'll burst the bubble. I've gotten so lucky relying on my animal instincts, I'd rather keep a little bit of the animal alive.
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