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.]

Patience is power; with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes silk.

Patience is power; with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes silk.

Acquaintance without patience is like a candle with no light.

Acquaintance without patience is like a candle with no light.

Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.

Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.

Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength.

Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength.

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.

Patience and time do more than strength or passion.

Patience and time do more than strength or passion.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Patience is sorrow's salve.

There is however a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a
virtue.

There is however a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a
virtue.