And so i realized that most virtues are admirable but before patience, they all wither... still even patience if she lacks self control becomes unworthy of the praise we render...and then i thought, if one should not always display aggression because it only superficially covers insecurity...then my best bet is DISCERNMENT... knowing what battles to lose and which to win.. that my dear friends is the pinnacle of wisdom.... before it, all virtues stand in ovation.TEST THE SPIRIT- it's an allusion