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.

Consider the hour-glass; there is nothing to be accomplished by rattling or shaking; you have to wait patiently until the read more

Consider the hour-glass; there is nothing to be accomplished by rattling or shaking; you have to wait patiently until the sand, grain by grain, has run from one funnel into the other.

The worst speak something good; if all want sense,
God takes a text, and preacheth patience.

The worst speak something good; if all want sense,
God takes a text, and preacheth patience.

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 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.

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.

The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.

The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.

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.

Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. read more

Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.