In governance, as in war, timing is everything and patience ... - Trajan

"In governance, as in war, timing is everything and patience is virtue."

Trajan Patience

Emperor Ancient Rome 53–117

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"I have made the most extensive conquests of any Emperor before me"

"The bravest thing I ever did was continue when I wanted to stop"

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"Patience is a virtue I never learned."