Malefactors becoming your master

"Any person capable of angering you becomes your master;
he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him."
- Epictetus (55-135 AD)

"Like a city that is broken into and without walls
Is a man who has no control over his spirit."
Proverbs 25:28

God, let me always be in control of my mind and body.
Give me that I may not become annoyed by others,
and let me not anger by those who would want or provoke.

Dutch version / Nederlandse versie >

Two people in a heated argument about religion when Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke at Columbia University.  (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Patience is the ability to count down before blasting off

"Patience is the ability to count down before blasting off."
- Unknown

Obedience is the fruit of faith; patience, the bloom on the
fruit.
- Rossetti

When a person's faith seems to collapse without warning, one can
be sure it has been the result of inner conflicts--the termites of disobedience.
- Quinton J. Everest

"A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back." KJV
Proverbs 29:11

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control." NIV
Proverbs 29:11

Lord, I realize that I must remain faithful to Your law
and must have patience to finish this life well.
Grant that I will always be in control
and can be an example to others.

Dutch version > Geduld is het vermogen om af te tellen voor explosieven te laten ontsteken

patience (Photo credit: Swiv)

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He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger

"He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger."
- Japanese Proverb

"A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger."
Proverbs 15:1

Lord give that I can always manage to control myself
and that I can calm down others by my friendliness.

Dutch version / Nederlands > Hij die glimlacht in plaats van te razen is altijd sterker
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"We do not smile because something good has happened; rather something good happens because we smile." -Japanese Proverb (Photo credit: deeplifequotes)

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He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger

"He who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger."
- Japanese Proverb

"A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger."
Proverbs 15:1

Lord give that I can always manage to control myself
and that I can calm down others by my friendliness.

Dutch version / Nederlands > Hij die glimlacht in plaats van te razen is altijd sterker
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2013 update
 

"We do not smile because something good has happened; rather something good happens because we smile." -Japanese Proverb (Photo credit: deeplifequotes)

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