patience is a virtue

patience is a virtue

proverb Having patience is a very beneficial trait that will improve one's life. A: "But Mommy, I want the ice cream NOW!" B: "Honey, I said you could have some after we got home. Patience is a virtue, you know." I've got to wait another two weeks to find out how I did on the exam. Oh well, I suppose patience is a virtue.
See also: patience, virtue
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Patience is a virtue.

Prov. It is good to be patient. Jill: I wish Mary would hurry up and call me back! Jane: Patience is a virtue. Fred: The doctor has kept us waiting for half an hour! If he doesn't call us into his office pretty soon, I may do something violent. Ellen: Calm down, dear. Patience is a virtue.
See also: patience, virtue
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • teach a man to fish
  • be the spice of life
  • village
  • it takes a village
  • chickens come home to roost
  • chickens come home to roost, one's
  • a good example is the best sermon
  • best defense is a good offense
  • a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words
  • actions speak louder than words
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