A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. —Proverbs 14:29
Responding to aggravation, threat, insult, irritation, and difficulty requires patience — great patience. Responding hastily out of anger is foolish. A hasty, unfiltered response seldom produces our desired long-term effect. This quick-tempered kind of response nearly always compounds the problems that need to be addressed. Patiently dealing with frustrating and painful situations shows our understanding and is nearly always more fruitful in the long run. Plus, the patient and wise approach can prevent the unnecessary loss of friendships, integrity, and respect.