Benjamin Franklin said it best: “He who can have patience can have what he wants.” In the novel The Great Gatsby we were introduced to Jay Gatsby, a young man who always fought for what he wanted. Gatsby was a rich young man who threw extravagant parties with the hope that the girl he loves, Daisy Buchanan, would attend one of them. He would do anything to gain the social status he thought was necessary to win Daisy's love. Gatsby's judgment is clouded by the thought of being with Daisy Buchanan. He does everything, at any cost. Daisy was the only thing that mattered to him. Most of Jay Gatsby's adult life was dedicated to realizing one of the most extravagant dreams: reliving the past. With patience, determination, secrecy and wealth Jay Gatsby managed to win Daisy's heart, even if it ended in tragedy for him. Gatsby patiently waited five years to be Daisy again. He understood the importance of time management and anticipation. Gatsby would endure so much to be with Daisy because he wanted to experience her love again more than anything. Although there was no guaranteed “seduction,” Gatsby never lost hope, but instead trudged forward patiently (Myers). He would wait an eternity, never losing sight of his goal: to make Daisy fall in love with him once again, regardless of the consequences. Jay Gatsby was determined to be with Daisy Buchanan again. It was clear that he was madly in love with her. Throwing extravagant parties and hoping to find her among those present was just one of the ways Gatsby tried to lure his love back into his arms. Gatsby would do anything to get what he wanted, his own friend described him as “fast and extravagantly ambitious” (Fitzgerald 101). Although Daisy never shows... half the paper... it pushes him to be patient, determined, reserved and careless of his wealth. He was truly a “great” man, as the title suggests, asserting out of nowhere but through the hope and inspiration of his one true love that he creates a “promising future” for himself (Myer). Although the traits that Gatsby possesses may seem somewhat beneficial at first, as the story progresses they reveal themselves to be quite the opposite. One reason that proved these qualities were harmful was the fact that Jay Gatsby possessed and used the qualities for all the wrong reasons. The main reason why Gatsby did everything for Daisy was one of his greatest assets and sweetest downfalls. Furthermore, Gatsby allowed these traits to consume him and cause him to make bad mistakes, thus leading to his tragic death. And while this is true, his unyielding love for her ruined him even before her death.