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.

For patience, sov'reign o'er transmuted ill.

For patience, sov'reign o'er transmuted ill.

Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow read more

Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow - that is patience.

For the friendship of two, the patience of one is required.

For the friendship of two, the patience of one is required.

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.]

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.

His patient soul endures what Heav'n ordains,
But neither feels nor fears ideal pains.

His patient soul endures what Heav'n ordains,
But neither feels nor fears ideal pains.

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

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

Patience is sorrow's salve.

Patience is sorrow's salve.