“I know you have the patience of a rapidly decomposing turd.”

“When I had the strength, I did not have the patience. I have the patience today and I no longer have the power.”

Joseph Joubert (1754–1824) French moralist and essayist

“Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.”

Hal Borland (1900–1978) American journalist and writer

“I have no feelings of guilt regarding the books I have not read and perhaps will never read; I know that my books have unlimited patience. They will wait for me till the end of my days.”

Alberto Manguel (1948) writer

“Patience is of two kinds: patience over what pains you, and patience against what you covet.”

Ali book Nahj al-Balagha

“Patience is a fruit of the spirit that grows only under trial. It is useless to pray for patience. Well, actually I encourage you to pray for patience, but I'll tell you what you'll get TRIALS!”

Joyce Meyer (1943) American author and speaker

“I have many questions, but no patience to think them through.”

Maira Kalman (1949) Israeli American artist and creator of children's books

“I have no patience for anybody that doubts me, none at all.”

Tupac Shakur (1971–1996) rapper and actor

“Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience- or give it a more fascinating name, call it hope.”

Jane Austen book Sense and Sensibility

“Two things define you: Your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything.”

Ralph Smart