Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.

Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.

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.

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.

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.

For patience, sov'reign o'er transmuted ill.

For patience, sov'reign o'er transmuted ill.

They also serve who only stand and wait.

They also serve who only stand and wait.

Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his read more

Patience is the most necessary quality for business, many a man would rather you heard his story than grant his request.

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

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

Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.

Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.