The perpetrator of violence invariably suffers from remorse, while the peacemaker derives great satisfaction from his efforts. If one were to think of the end result, one would never indulge in violence.
Being patient means having a calm nature. When you are calm you can serenely face a challenge without allowing yourself to be provoked, making yourself strong enough to overcome all difficulties.
Those who only blame the external factors underestimate their own capacity. Those who discover and develop themselves become free of this obsession and can meet all challenges.
If you fail in the first instance, then try to avail of the second or the third opportunity, and so on. There is no full stop to opportunities – only commas.