It is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances. This can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties.
Some quotes about Patience;
Patience is the companion of wisdom.
- Saint Augustine (354 AD – 430 AD)
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew.
- Saint Francis de Sales
Patience is the greatest of all virtues.
- Cato the Elder (234 BC – 149 BC)
You must first have a lot of patience to learn to have patience.
Stanislaw J. Lec , “Unkempt Thoughts”
Patience is the best remedy for every trouble.
- Titus Maccius Plautus, Rudens
Links:
What is Patience? – http://www.coping.org/growth/patient.htm
More Quotes – http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/patience/
