As-Salaam alaikum,
May I comment on the above topic started by Hassan Hasib on 'PATIENCE' and observe that indeed, patience is the key to happiness. In Ayat 103 of Surat Baqra (2:103) of the Holy Qur'an, Alla, Azzah Wa Jallah, says:--
"AND ALLAH IS WITH THOSE WHO SHOW PATIENCE."