Forbearance is one of the most important
qualities that you should possess, and it is
absolutely essential on the spiritual path.
It is by putting yourself under test in
difficult circumstances that you can
cultivate this quality of forbearance. ..
There is nothing extraordinary about
returning good for good, but doing good
in return for bad, that is something great,
and the practice of such a virtue requires
a great deal of skill.
However much other people
may criticize you, however much they
may comment and condemn,
you should never lose your forbearance
