And so, at the age of thirty, I had successively disgraced myself with three fine institutions, each of which had made me free of its full and rich resources, had trained me with skill and patience, and had shown me nothing but forbearance and charity when I failed in trust.
Copy QuoteIt is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.
Copy Quote View & SharePatience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
Copy Quote View & ShareGood 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.
Copy Quote View & ShareSometimes things aren't clear right away. That's where you need to be patient and persevere and see where things lead.
Copy Quote View & ShareThe key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.
Copy Quote View & ShareOnly those who have patience to do simple things perfectly ever acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.
Copy Quote View & ShareBe patient and understanding. Life is too short to be vengeful or malicious.
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