Being the first born gives you great patience.

Abraham Verghese
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It is said that the first child may be a little difficult to deal with but as the years go by, they become easier to handle. So, we can say that the patience and maturity of a first born child is at its peak and it makes them the most self-disciplined and mature.

Source: Cutting For Stone

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