Sayings

Patience surpasses learning

This page is about the saying "Patience surpasses learning"

Possible meaning:
1) The ability to wait for a long time without getting angry is even better than education. 2) the capacity to accept delay without getting upset will achieve more than study in the end

Note:
patience (noun) = the ability to wait calmly; the capacity to accept delay without getting angry | surpass (verb) = be greater than; go past; exceed | learning (noun) = the gaining of knowledge through study, experience etc

Origin: Dutch proverb.

Quick Quiz

If "Patience surpasses learning", which of these is superior?

a. the ability to tolerate delay calmly

b. a good education

c. a surplus of education
a) the ability to tolerate delay calmly b) a good education c) a surplus of education

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Contributor: Josef Essberger