A person is greedy for his wishes to be fulfilled at once: let me get rich quickly; let me become a scholar…

A person is greedy for his wishes to be fulfilled at once: let me get rich quickly; let me become a scholar quickly; let me buy a house quickly; let me buy a car quickly; let me get married quickly; let me find a husband quickly… In truth, when some intention or desire awakens in the heart, it is better for the heart not to rage for it to be fulfilled. A flood wrecks everything and soon subsides. The louder a stream roars, the weaker its strength. The coward's voice rings loudest. One must think deeply and define one's goals. On the path to that goal, one must step with composure and dignity, with a plan and with constancy: strive toward your goal every day, but do not stop. If you hurry, your goal changes every day; every day you grieve; every day you envy. If you do not hurry, every day you work; every day you see results; every day you fill with strength, and every day your character grows more beautiful. If you take up one task, you will surely reap its harvest. Do not doubt it.