For me, most writing consists of siphoning out useless pre-story matter, cutting and cutting and cutting, what seems to be endless rewriting, and what is entailed in all that is patience, and waiting, and false starts, and dead ends, and really, in a way, nerve.
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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