I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature.

This quote is saying that the speaker has gone through many difficult and stormy times in their life. They have come to realize that they cannot control what is happening around them and that they need to be patient and understand that the weather, and other natural elements, can be unpredictable and powerful. They have learned to have respect for nature and its power.