Definition
A great deal of patience.
In Context
- "My teacher, Peter Brown, a man gifted with a perfect swing and the patience of Mother Teresa, keeps replacing ball after ball as I smash 'em wildly and impressively over the green."
- "I know giving freely is good (we'll talk about that later), but unless you have a high tolerance for being annoyed or are looking to gain the patience of Mother Teresa, then think before you allow your roomie to borrow your stuff."
- "Once you've painted the front of the molding, finish the sides with a very small angled brush. This can take the steadiness of a surgeon and the patience of Mother Teresa."