Quotes About Patience

Do not despise the bottom rungs in the ascent to greatness.

Energy and patience in business are two indispensable elements of success.

The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed.

Investors should remember that excitement and expenses are their enemies.

How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success.

I pray they will carry on in spite of that dreadful monster prejudice, and with patience, courage, fortitude and perseverance achieve success for themselves.

Give me a couple of years, and I'll make that actress an overnight success.

Success isn't something you chase. It's something you have to put forth the effort for constantly. Then maybe it'll come when you least expect it. Most people don't understand that.

Success each day should be judged by the seeds sown, not the harvest reaped.

Art is long and life is short, and success is very far off.

Do not let great ambitions overshadow small success.

Anything that works well or has long-term success is never done quickly.

If you are going to be a successful duck hunter, you must go where the ducks are.

Your big picture will never be a masterpiece if you ignore the tiny brushstrokes. You're trying so hard to be successful that true success is eluding you.

Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing in life is to know when to forego an advantage.

Pixar is seen by a lot of folks as an overnight success, but if you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.

Any guy who can maintain a positive attitude without much playing time certainly earns my respect.

Charity is the pure love of Christ. Let's bring it down for us lay folk to understand. Selflessness, patience. . . . a great definition. . . Charity: The ability to love the sinner and hate the sin.

Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power. Prioritize your passion. It keeps you sane.

I do not believe there is any royal road to success as an athlete any more than there is to others in everyday life.

I worked 18 years to become an overnight success. Now MagicPlace.com will short circuit that process for people.

I think if you come straight on honest as much as you can, eventually that turns into success. Maybe not as quick as you'd like.

It's better to be happy doing something you love, even if you don't find success right away.

I gauge success in years, not weeks. The weekend box-office approach to book launches is short sighted and encourages crappy books.