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.

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 bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
[Fr., La patience est amere, mais son fruit est doux.]

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
[Fr., La patience est amere, mais son fruit est doux.]

Patience means restraining one's inclinations.

Patience means restraining one's inclinations.

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.

And I must bear
What is ordained with patience, being aware
Necessity doth front the universe
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And I must bear
What is ordained with patience, being aware
Necessity doth front the universe
With an invincible gesture.

You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.

You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.

Difficult years lie ahead, patience is required.

Difficult years lie ahead, patience is required.

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.