O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
All things come round to him who will but wait.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Patience can lead to great rewards in life.
This quote suggests that those who are patient and willing to wait will ultimately receive what they desire. It emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the belief that good things come to those who bide their time, rather than rush into situations without careful consideration.
Themes
PatienceWaitingPerseveranceTimeReward
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about achieving long-term goals.
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