The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience.

The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience.

Jesus' Fig Tree
He did belittle you..
but soon he'll bebig you..
and in the spring
with read more

Jesus' Fig Tree
He did belittle you..
but soon he'll bebig you..
and in the spring
with blooms he will wig you..
in summer he'll summon
a jade garb
to resprig you..
and in the fall
on patient twigs
with fresh fruit
he'll refig you.

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

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

In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience.

In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience.

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

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.

Every one ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct.
[Lat., Sua quisque exempla debet aequo animo read more

Every one ought to bear patiently the results of his own conduct.
[Lat., Sua quisque exempla debet aequo animo pati.]

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius.

Patience means restraining one's inclinations.

Patience means restraining one's inclinations.