Patience is the courage of the conqueror, the strength of man against destiny

Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength

Patience is not passive; on the contrary, it is active; it is concentrated strength.

It is an error to suppose that courage means courage in everything

Power is so characteristically calm, that calmness in itself has the aspect of strength.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.