a.k.a. kshanti
Complementary virtues¶
Contrasting vices¶
- hot-headedness
- pettiness
- being quick to anger
- being thin-skinned
Virtues possibly in tension¶
How to acquire or strengthen it¶
TBD
Notes and links¶
Mentioned elsewhere¶
- One of St. Paul’s “fruit of the spirit” (Christian virtues)
Inspirational quotes¶
- “You have heard that it hath been said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you, that ye resist not evil; but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” ―Jesus
- “Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.” Proverbs 12:16
- “When someone criticizes you, they do so because they believe they are right. They can only go by their views, not yours. If their views are wrong, it is they who will suffer the consequences. Keeping this in mind, treat your critics with compassion. When you are tempted to get back at them, remind yourself, ‘They did what seemed to them to be the right thing to do.’” —Epictetus, Enchiridion
- “Whenever you take offense at someone’s wrongdoing, immediately turn to your own similar failings, such as seeing money as good, or pleasure, or a little fame — whatever form it takes. By thinking on this, you’ll quickly forget your anger, considering also what compels them — for what else could they do? Or, if you are able, remove their compulsion.” —Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 10.30
