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 is a most necessary qualification for business; many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his read more

Patience is a most necessary qualification for business; many a man would rather you heard his story than granted his request.

Patience means restraining one's inclinations.

Patience means restraining one's inclinations.

We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.

We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.

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.

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

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

Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.

Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.

Patience and time do more than strength or passion.

Patience and time do more than strength or passion.

I know one of the reasons God gave me kids was to test my patience.

I know one of the reasons God gave me kids was to test my patience.