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

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

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.

Patience is the companion of wisdom.

Patience is the companion of wisdom.

Patience, the beggar's virtue, shall find no harbor here.

Patience, the beggar's virtue, shall find no harbor here.

They also serve who only stand and wait.

They also serve who only stand and wait.

Patience is a virtue, and I'm learning patience. It's a tough lesson.

Patience is a virtue, and I'm learning patience. It's a tough lesson.

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

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

I know one of the reasons God gave me kids was to test my patience.

I know one of the reasons God gave me kids was to test my patience.

Patience: A minor form of despair disguised as a virtue.

Patience: A minor form of despair disguised as a virtue.