Patience: English Vocabulary List

used to suggest that patience can provide comfort and relief during difficult times, and can help to heal emotional wounds and problems

"Patience heals all wounds."

"She waited out every difficult phase with calm — patience is a plaster for all sores."

used to imply that patience is more important than intelligence or knowledge, and can often lead to greater success in navigating challenges and achieving goals

"Patience is better than brains."

"The most effective team member was not the cleverest but the most patient — a handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains."

used to imply that if one is patient and persistent, they will eventually be rewarded with success or good things

"Good things come to patient."

"She had applied for years before the right role appeared — good things come to those who wait."

used to suggest that the passing of time can put things in perspective, and that the things that seem important or significant in the present may not matter in the long run

"Nothing matters in long run."

"Stop worrying about small failures now, because it will be all the same a hundred years hence."

used to suggest that initial difficulties are a natural part of the learning process and with perseverance and determination, tasks can become easier to handle

"Hard things become easy."

"Learning to code was challenging at first, but all things are difficult before they are easy."

used to advise one to be patient and wait until one has achieved actual results before expecting or assuming success and enjoying the rewards

"Don't celebrate too soon."

"She refused to count the revenue until the contract was signed — do not sell the bear's skin before you have caught it."

used to imply that events that are planned for a long time tend to have a lasting impact, while those that are hastily done tend to be short-lived.

"Long plans have lasting impact."

"The well-planned campaign ran for months — long foretold, long last; short notice, soon past."

used to imply that being able to wait calmly and persistently without becoming frustrated, angry, or anxious is a valuable and desirable trait that can ultimately lead to success

"Patience is a great trait."

"She waited without complaint for the right moment — patience is a virtue."

used to imply that taking the time to do something right and with patience will yield better results than rushing through it

"Slow cooking makes good food."

"He simmered the sauce slowly, knowing that soft fire makes sweet malt."

used to imply that a cautious, patient, and persistent approach is often more effective in achieving one's goals than a hasty, aggressive, or reckless approach

"Approach things carefully and you will succeed — softly, softly, catchee monkey."

"The detective knew that softly, softly, catchee monkey, so he gathered evidence quietly for months."

used to imply that taking breaks and having leisure time can lead to positive outcomes or opportunities that may not have been possible with constant work

"Taking your time often brings better outcomes — there is luck in leisure."

"He made his best decisions when he was not rushing — there is luck in leisure."

used to suggest that the passage of time can lessen the intensity of emotional pain or suffering caused by a difficult experience or situation, and eventually lead to healing and recovery

"Time makes all pain easier — time heals all wounds."

"She was devastated at the time, but time heals all wounds."

used to imply that the passage of time can bring about positive changes, personal growth, and achievement in life, even in seemingly impossible situations, if one remains patient and perseveres

"Given time, remarkable things happen — time works wonders."

"The team had been dysfunctional for a year and transformed completely — time works wonders."

used to suggest that enduring difficult or challenging times can lead to positive outcomes and rewards

"Difficult times lead to good ones — April showers bring May flowers."

"The painful restructuring created a far stronger organisation — April showers bring May flowers."

used to suggest that constantly monitoring or worrying about something can make it seem like it is taking longer to happen

"Watched pot never boils."

"Stop checking your email every five minutes; a watched pot never boils, it will arrive when it arrives."

used to imply that if one waits long enough, justice will eventually be served and one's enemies will face the consequences of their actions

"Justice will come eventually."

"She decided to let the situation unfold naturally, trusting that if you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by."

used to suggest that waiting for something can be difficult, but the end result is often rewarding, emphasizing the importance of being patient and persistent in pursuing one's goals

"Patience is hard but its rewards are great — patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet."

"Learning a new language is frustrating at first, but patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet."

used to suggest that enduring difficult or challenging times can lead to positive outcomes and rewards

"April showers bring May flowers."

"We must endure these difficult times, for april showers bring may flowers."