Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources / Including Phrases, Mottoes, Maxims, Proverbs, Definitions, Aphorisms, and Sayings of Wise Men, in Their Bearing on Life, Literature, Speculation, Science, Art, Religion, and Morals, Especially in the Modern Aspects of Them

by Rev. James Wood

Pater noster—Our father; the Lord's prayer. 50

Pater patriæ—The father of his country.

[Greek: pathêmata—mathêmata]—We learn from the things we suffer. Æsop.

Patience and perseverance overcome the greatest difficulties. Clarissa.

Patience, and shuffle the cards. Cervantes.

Patience et longueur de temps / Font plus 55 que force ni que rage—Patience and length of time accomplish more than violence and rage. La Fontaine.

Patience had no sooner placed herself by the mount of sorrows, but the whole heap sunk to such a degree, that it did not appear a third part so big as it was before. Addison.

Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius. Disraeli.

Patience is a plaister for all sores. Pr.

Patience is a remedy for every sorrow. Pub. Syr.