Meaning of the word "a handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains" in English
What does "a handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
US /ə ˈhænd.fʊl əv ˈpeɪ.ʃəns ɪz wɜːrθ mɔːr ðæn ə ˈbʊʃ.əl əv breɪnz/
UK /ə ˈhænd.fʊl əv ˈpeɪ.ʃəns ɪz wɜːθ mɔː ðæn ə ˈbʊʃ.əl əv breɪnz/
Idiom
it is better to be patient and calm than to be highly intelligent but impulsive or impatient
Example:
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I know you want to finish the project now, but remember that a handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.
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In dealing with difficult clients, a handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.