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.

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

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

The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience.

The strong manly ones in life are those who understand the meaning of the word patience.

Abused patience turns to fury.

Abused patience turns to fury.

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

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

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

Be patient, my soul: thou hath suffered worse than this.

Be patient, my soul: thou hath suffered worse than this.

Difficult years lie ahead, patience is required.

Difficult years lie ahead, patience is required.

Patience: A minor form of despair disguised as a virtue.

Patience: A minor form of despair disguised as a virtue.