He that can have Patience, can have what he will

He that can have Patience, can have what he will

Thus with hir fader for a certeyn space
Dwelleth this flour of wyfly pacience,
That neither by read more

Thus with hir fader for a certeyn space
Dwelleth this flour of wyfly pacience,
That neither by hir wordes ne his face
Biforn the fold, ne eek in her absence,
Ne shewed she that hir was doon offence.

Endurance is the crowning quality,
And patience all the passion of great hearts.

Endurance is the crowning quality,
And patience all the passion of great hearts.

Abused patience turns to fury.

Abused patience turns to fury.

Everyone ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct.

Everyone ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct.

How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?

All things come round to him who will but wait.

All things come round to him who will but wait.

Patience is the art of concealing your impatience.

Patience is the art of concealing your impatience.

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.