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.

Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

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.]

Acquaintance without patience is like a candle with no light.

Acquaintance without patience is like a candle with no light.

All human wisdom is summed up in two words - wait and hope

All human wisdom is summed up in two words - wait and hope

You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.

You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.

Patience is a minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

Patience is a minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

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.

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.