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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.
Abused patience turns to fury.
Abused patience turns to fury.
He that can have patience can have what he will.
He that can have patience can have what he will.
Be patient, my soul: thou hath suffered worse than this.
Be patient, my soul: thou hath suffered worse than this.
Patience: A minor form of despair disguised as a virtue.
Patience: A minor form of despair disguised as a virtue.
Rule by patience, Laughing Water!
Rule by patience, Laughing Water!
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.]
With strength and patience all his grievous loads are borne,
And from the world's rose-bed he only asks a read more
With strength and patience all his grievous loads are borne,
And from the world's rose-bed he only asks a thorn.
Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.
Patience, that blending of moral courage with physical timidity.
