Patience ⁽²⁾

Forbearance is the breadth of a great person, the very root of the noble; not forbearing over small matters turns them into great ones; not forbearing over good deeds ends in regret. Father and son who forbear not lose kindness and filial piety; brothers who…

A monk asked the Buddha: What is the greatest strength? What is the purest light? The Buddha said: Forbearance under insult is the greatest strength, because it harbors no harm and is also peaceful and sound; one who endures has no evil and is sure…