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In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience.
In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience.
The worst speak something good; if all want sense,
God takes a text, and preacheth patience.
The worst speak something good; if all want sense,
God takes a text, and preacheth patience.
There is however a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a
virtue.
There is however a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a
virtue.
Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength.
Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength.
Or arm th' obdured breast
With stubborn patience as with triple steel.
Or arm th' obdured breast
With stubborn patience as with triple steel.
Abused patience turns to fury.
Abused patience turns to fury.
Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.
Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.
Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.
Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.
Difficult years lie ahead, patience is required.
Difficult years lie ahead, patience is required.
