Patience is a trait that is clearly evolutionary in origin. Kids whose parents have patience get to live to adulthood.
Patience also lends itself to hunting for food. People with patience are more likely to bring home the bacon.
Patience is even useful when growing food; it takes patience to wait until the vegetables are ripe.
In many ways, patience is one trait that helps us survive another day.
Just some random thoughts on a Tuesday afternoon.
-Popgun