Teach us, O Lord, the disciplines of patience, for to wait is often harder than to work.

A different world cannot be built by indifferent people.

The measure of life is not its duration, but its donation.

It is better to fail in a cause that will ultimately succeed than to succeed in a cause that will ultimately fail.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.

Teach us, O Lord, the disciplines of patience, for to wait is often harder than to work.

One person with a belief is equal to a force of ninety-nine who have only interests.

Give to us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything.

Lord, where we are wrong, make us willing to change; where we are right, make us easy to live with.

If you hug to yourself any resentment against anybody else, you destroy the bridge by which God would come to you.

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.

God will not permit any troubles to come upon us, unless He has a specific plan by which great blessing can come out of the difficulty.

Most of us know perfectly well what we ought to do; our trouble is that we do not want to do it.

May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.

A man walks on through life - with the external call ringing in his ears but with no response stirring in his heart, and then suddenly, without any warning, the Spirit taps him on the shoulder. What happens? He turns 'round. The word 'repentance' means 'turning 'round.' He repents and believes and is saved.

Church members in too many cases are like deep sea divers, encased in the suits designed for many fathoms deep, marching bravely to pull out plugs in bathtubs.

God hasn't given up on you. He can still do great things for you, in you, and through you. God is ready and waiting and able.

Human nature must be changed if we are ever to have an end to war or to correct the wrong situations that make our lives uneasy and our hearts sore. Now Christianity, the power of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit of God, is the only force that can change people for good.

I am growing more and more aware that all too often we preachers aim at nothing and hit it.

I could never describe it to anyone how I knew, but there was no mistaking it. One moment, I was walking along undecided - and the next moment, I knew that it was God's will for me to go to America. I don't think I could describe it any more accurately.

I know that no business contract, no order or commercial consideration can ever be worth the happiness of one's home or the peace of one's mind.

Out of profound gratitude for my adopted country, I can only say that I would like in this land to live and die, and while I live to help other people as much as possible, believing that only in service to other people can I possibly express my gratitude for all that America has done for me.

Sometimes this going out in obedience to God's command is more dramatic than at other times... sometimes more spectacular... sometimes more brave... but always it is a venture into the unknown.

The true minister is in his pulpit not because he has chosen that profession as an easy means of livelihood, but because he could not help it, because he has obeyed an imperious summons that will not be denied.

This is a day of little faith - of few convictions - a day when men seem to have no great causes and no great passions. So in frustration, in disappointment, they are inclined to say, 'You can't change human nature.' It is true that we cannot change human nature. But God can.

We ministers have undoubtedly failed to connect and apply Christianity to the practical everyday problems of the average man. In this, we have failed to follow in Christ's footsteps. For the religion which He taught and revealed in His own life and ministry was an intensely practical and down-to-earth affair.

When we long for life without difficulties remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.

The measure of life is not its duration but its donation.

God will not permit any troubles to come upon us unless He has a specific plan by which great blessing can come out of the difficulty.

If you hug to yourself any resentment against anybody else you destroy the bridge by which God would come to you.

God will not permit any troubles to come upon us, unless He has a specific plan by which a great blessing can come out of the difficulty.

So it's been a slow process and it's taken some patience. That's why patients are called patients I think - patience is required.

Heaven grant us patience with a man in love.

Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.

Writing is good, thinking is better. Cleverness is good, patience is better.

Patience has its limits, take it too far and it's cowardice.

With love and patience, nothing is impossible.

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.

He that can have patience can have what he will.

Patience is the best medicine.

When traveling with someone, take large does of patience and tolerance with your morning coffee.

Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.

Reading a novel in which all characters illustrate patience, hard work, chastity, and delayed gratification could be a pretty dull experience.

While it is true that Frank had a great sense of humor, he was also very serious about composing music. In reality there are only a handful of skilled players who can play his most complex pieces. It takes a lot of patience to learn and requires a fantastic memory.

The keys to patience are acceptance and faith. Accept things as they are, and look realistically at the world around you. Have faith in yourself and in the direction you have chosen.

The only thing of weight that can be said against modern honor is that it is directly opposite to religion. The one bids you bear injuries with patience, the other tells you if you don't resent them, you are not fit to live.

No, you're not allowed to be bossy when you're married. You have to learn compromise, and compassion and patience.

Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts.

My advice to someone to follow in my footsteps is to have patience. I've been doing this for twelve years.