The Principle Of Patience

THE PRINCIPLE OF PATIENCE T here is an old Indian saying: “If a dog bites you, will you bite the dog back?” This simple sentence holds a deep truth about life. We live in a world where, along with human beings, there are also those who act like “dogs”—in the sense that they may behave rudely, harmfully, or thoughtlessly. It’s inevitable that sometimes such a “dog” may metaphorically “bite” a person. But the right response is not to bite back— because doing so only worsens the situation and brings a person down to the same level. So, if someone has the misfortune of being “bitten” by a dog, the best course is to treat the wound and move on—continue the journey of life without looking back. That’s why wise people across cultures and centuries have consistently said that anger, revenge, and enmity are negative forces, while forgiveness, forbearance, and love are the signs of true strength and growth.