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.

Or arm th' obdured breast
With stubborn patience as with triple steel.

Or arm th' obdured breast
With stubborn patience as with triple steel.

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.

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.

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 and shuffle the cards.
[Sp., Paciencia y barajar.]

Patience and shuffle the cards.
[Sp., Paciencia y barajar.]

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Abused patience turns to fury.

Abused patience turns to fury.

Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.

Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.