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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 are times when God asks nothing of His children except silence, patience and tears.
There are times when God asks nothing of His children except silence, patience and tears.
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.
They also serve who only stand and wait.
They also serve who only stand and wait.
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 is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.
Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.
By time and toil we sever
What strength and rage could never.
[Fr., Patience et longueur de read more
By time and toil we sever
What strength and rage could never.
[Fr., Patience et longueur de temps.
Font plus que force ni que rage.]
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.
Never a tear bedims the eye that time and patience will not dry.
Never a tear bedims the eye that time and patience will not dry.
