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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.
But there are times when patience proves at fault.
But there are times when patience proves at fault.
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.]
Patience: A minor form of despair disguised as a virtue.
Patience: A minor form of despair disguised as a virtue.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
They also serve who only stand and wait.
They also serve who only stand and wait.
Patience is the art of concealing your impatience.
Patience is the art of concealing your impatience.
Patience is necessary, and one cannot reap immediately where one has sown.
Patience is necessary, and one cannot reap immediately where one has sown.
Jesus' Fig Tree
He did belittle you..
but soon he'll bebig you..
and in the spring
with read more
Jesus' Fig Tree
He did belittle you..
but soon he'll bebig you..
and in the spring
with blooms he will wig you..
in summer he'll summon
a jade garb
to resprig you..
and in the fall
on patient twigs
with fresh fruit
he'll refig you.