His patient soul endures what Heav'n ordains,
But neither feels nor fears ideal pains.

His patient soul endures what Heav'n ordains,
But neither feels nor fears ideal pains.

Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.

Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.

Only those who have patience to do simple things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.

Only those who have patience to do simple things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.

With strength and patience all his grievous loads are borne,
And from the world's rose-bed he only asks a read more

With strength and patience all his grievous loads are borne,
And from the world's rose-bed he only asks a thorn.

Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow read more

Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow - that is patience.

Patience and time do more than strength or passion.

Patience and time do more than strength or passion.

Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. read more

Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.

Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.

Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.