He that can have patience can have what he will. (Strauss, 1994 p. 87)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
Character & personality · Tính cách 325
Lazy or diligent, blunt or sly — describing what people are like.
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honest man
A term frequently used by superiors to inferiors. As honest a man as any in the cards when all the kings are out; i.e. a knave. I dare not call thee rogue for fear of the law, said a quaker to an attorney; but I wil give thee five pounds, if thou canst find any creditable person who wilt say thou art an honest man.
in character
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
keep one's temper
remain calm and composed, especially in a difficult situation
keep your friends close, and your enemies closer
One should be politic to the point of employing duplicity, lulling one's enemies into a false sense of collaboration.
Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love (Laozi, Chinese philosopher, 604 BC – c. 531 BC)
Kindness fosters strong relationships and personal growth
leary bloke
A clever or artful person.
Man is a noble animal, splendid in ashes, and pompous in the grave. (Thomas Browne)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
moral of the story
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
nine shillings
Cool audacity; most probably derived from the French, NONCHALANCE.
Once a gentleman, always a gentleman. (Charles Dickens)
English proverb; full definition pending editorial review.
patience is a virtue
Being patient is a morally good quality
patience of a saint
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
patience of an angel
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
patience of Mother Teresa
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
scaly fish
An honest, rough, blunt sailor.
squeeze wax
A good-natured foolish fellow, ready to become security for another, under hand and seal.
tender parnell
A tender creature, fearful of the least puff of wind or drop of rain. As tender as Parnell, who broke her finger in a posset drink.
test someone's patience
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Variety is the spice of life. William Cowper, English poet (1731–1800)
New experiences and change make life more interesting
virtue is its own reward
Doing good is rewarding in itself
virtue which parleys is near a surrender
To compromise on one's principles is to risk abandoning them
chấp nê
(verb) to be stubborn; to be obstinate
hạo nhiên
(adjective) noble; upright and indomitable; vast and righteous
phương phi
(adjective) stout; portly; corpulent