"Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is 'timing' it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way."

Fulton J. Sheen

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"Patience is power. Patience is not an absence of action; rather it is 'timing' it waits on the right time to act, for the right principles and in the right way."

Fulton J. Sheen

PowerTiming

"Beware the fury of a patient man."

John Dryden

Patience Anger

"Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour."

Ovid

TimePatience

"To lose patience is to lose the battle."

Mahatma Gandhi

PatienceSelf-Control

"Patience and diligence, like faith, remove mountains."

William Penn

DiligenceFaith

"Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering."

Paulo Coelho

WaitingLife

"Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast."

William Shakespeare

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"Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast."

William Shakespeare

WisdomHaste

About Patience Quotes

# Patience Quotes

Patience is one of the quietest virtues and one of the most powerful. Leo Tolstoy called patience and time "the two most powerful warriors," Ralph Waldo Emerson urged us to "adopt the pace of nature," and Benjamin Franklin promised that "he that can have patience can have what he will." From ancient philosophers to modern writers, great minds agree that the best things in life take time.

This collection gathers the best patience quotes on waiting, perseverance, self-control and inner calm, from Lao Tzu, Shakespeare, Epictetus, Rilke, Swami Vivekananda, Leonardo da Vinci and many more. Read them when you're stuck in a slow season, waiting for results, or simply need a reminder that steady effort always pays off.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Patience quotes.

What is the most famous quote about patience?

One of the most famous is Leo Tolstoy's "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time," from *War and Peace*. Other classics include Rousseau's "Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet" and Emerson's "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience."

What did Lao Tzu say about patience?

Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher behind the *Tao Te Ching*, taught that "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." He also asked, "Who can wait quietly while the mud settles?", a reminder that clarity comes when we stop forcing things.

Why is patience important for success?

Great achievers say success rarely comes overnight. Isaac Newton credited his discoveries to "patient attention," Benjamin Franklin said "He that can have patience can have what he will," and Warren Buffett joked that you can't produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant.

What are some funny quotes about patience?

Ambrose Bierce defined patience as "a minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue." Bill McGlashen noted that patience is something you admire in the driver behind you but not in the one ahead, and Carrie Fisher quipped, "Instant gratification takes too long."

What is a good short patience quote for captions?

Short favourites include Rodin's "Patience is also a form of action," Augustus's "Make haste slowly," Benjamin Franklin's "Little strokes fell great oaks," and Tertullian's "Hope is patience with the lamp lit."

How can I use patience quotes?

Patience quotes are perfect for motivational posts, study and work reminders, journal prompts, classroom boards and messages to friends going through a slow or difficult season. Many people pick one quote to repeat during stressful moments as a reminder to stay calm and keep going.

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