We’ve spent quality time this month exploring a Bible perspective on the issue of patience. In the interest of connecting all the pieces of the puzzle, let’s see what other people say about this topic.
“He that can have patience can have what he will.”
― Benjamin Franklin
“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
“There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you, and there are times to go out into the world and find such a thing for yourself.”
― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can’t Avoid
“The two hardest tests on the spiritual road are the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what we encounter.”
― Paulo Coelho, Veronika Decides to Die
“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.”
― Aristotle
“A waiting person is a patient person. The word patience means the willingness to stay where we are and live the situation out to the full in the belief that something hidden there will manifest itself to us.”
― Henri J.M. Nouwen
“Patience gives your spouse permission to be human. It understands that everyone fails. When a mistake is made, it chooses to give them more time that they deserve to correct it. It gives you the ability to hold on during the rough times in your relationship rather than bailing out under the pressure.”
― Stephen Kendrick, The Love Dare
“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience.”
― Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”
― John Quincy Adams
All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.
Thomas Kempis
Endurance is patience concentrated.
Thomas Carlyle
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman
Genius is eternal patience.
Michelangelo
In case you missed it, here are a few Bible verses on the topic too:
Do you know quotes or verses which have helped you to become more patient?
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