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James Agate

New Year's Resolution: To tolerate fools more gladly, provided this does not encourage them to take up more of my time.

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The author intends to be more patient with people he considers foolish, but only up to a point where it doesn't waste too much of his time. He wants to balance kindness with protecting his own schedule from being overwhelmed.

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