Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that read more

Faith is not simply a patience that passively suffers until the storm is past. Rather, it is a spirit that bears things - with resignations, yes, but above all, with blazing, serene hope.

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'm extraordinarily patient provided I get my own way in the end.

I'm extraordinarily patient provided I get my own way in the end.

But there are times when patience proves at fault.

But there are times when patience proves at fault.

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.

For the friendship of two, the patience of one is required.

For the friendship of two, the patience of one is required.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience and fortitude conquer all things

Patience and fortitude conquer all things

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.