Fortunately, in her kindness and patience, Nature has never put the fatal question as to the meaning of their lives into the mouths of most people. And where no one asks, no one needs to answer.

The wicked exist in this world either to be converted or that through them the good may exercise patience.

Evil can never survive, though for a time it may seem to triumph. It is only a question of our endurance and patience.

Patience is the companion of wisdom.

If, like the prophet Noah, you have patience in the distress of the flood, calamity turns aside, and the desire of a thousand years comes forth.

Great suffering brings with it the power of great endurance. When sorrow is deepest all the forces of patience and courage are banded together to do their duty. So while we are cowards before petty troubles, great sorrows make us brave by rousing our truer manhood.

Patience is the mother of will.

This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.

Patience is the key to content.

It is... very helpful to think of adversity not so much as a threat to our peace of mind but rather as the very means by which patience is attained.

If there is anything that gives kingliness to the soul, it is patience. What was the secret of the masters who have accomplished great things, who have inspired many and who have helped many souls? Their secret was patience.

It is not just a person's physical constitution, their intelligence, their education, or even their social conditioning that enables them to withstand hardship. Much more significant is their inner development. And while some may be able to survive through sheer willpower, the ones who suffer the least are those who have a high degree of patience and courage in the face of adversity.

Keep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.

No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.

He who has infinite patience and infinite energy at his back, will alone succeed.

Progress can be slow and gradual. Continue putting in effort with patience, enthusiasm and faith.

Perfect health, sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness, courage, disinterestedness, unselfishness, patience, endurance, perseverance, peace, calm, self control are all things that are taught infinitely better by example than by beautiful speeches.

Acquire a firm will and the utmost patience.

The reward of patience is patience.

One of the expressions of Western over-reliance on technology can be seen in the lack of patience in industrial society. When you deal with technology, everything happens at the touch of a button. This conditions you to become so impatient that when you have an emotional or personal crisis, you don't allow time for the solution to take effect. This leads to all sorts of rash responses, like quarrels, fights and so on.

Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.

The decision to relax rather than to grip, even in the face of impatience or fear, is a conscious and brave choice.