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

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

But there are times when patience proves at fault.

But there are times when patience proves at fault.

Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labour and to wait.

Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labour and to wait.

Patience and passage of time do more than strength and fury.

Patience and passage of time do more than strength and fury.

Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

Patience, n. -- A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.

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.

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.

And I must bear
What is ordained with patience, being aware
Necessity doth front the universe
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And I must bear
What is ordained with patience, being aware
Necessity doth front the universe
With an invincible gesture.

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

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