For patience, sov'reign o'er transmuted ill.

For patience, sov'reign o'er transmuted ill.

Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

Difficult years lie ahead, patience is required.

Difficult years lie ahead, patience is required.

Rule by patience, Laughing Water!

Rule by patience, Laughing Water!

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Acquaintance without patience is like a candle with no light.

Acquaintance without patience is like a candle with no light.

But the waiting time, my brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.

But the waiting time, my brothers,
Is the hardest time of all.

I worked with patience which means almost power.

I worked with patience which means almost power.

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.