Consider the hour-glass; there is nothing to be accomplished by rattling or shaking; you have to wait patiently until the read more

Consider the hour-glass; there is nothing to be accomplished by rattling or shaking; you have to wait patiently until the sand, grain by grain, has run from one funnel into the other.

In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience.

In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience.

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.

Rule by patience, Laughing Water!

Rule by patience, Laughing Water!

There are times when God asks nothing of His children except silence, patience and tears.

There are times when God asks nothing of His children except silence, patience and tears.

Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. read more

Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.

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.

Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.

Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.

Patience and shuffle the cards.
[Sp., Paciencia y barajar.]

Patience and shuffle the cards.
[Sp., Paciencia y barajar.]