“I’ll be patient. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve had to be patient when it comes to you. With every passing year, one’s store of patience inevitably grows. It’s the only resource that grows. All the others tend to wither.”
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Natalia Ginzburg was an Italian author known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Her works often focus on family and personal relationships, reflecting the changes in Italian society. She was born on July 14, 1916, and died on October 7, 1991. more
“Meditation can make an hour feel slightly longer … than a sneeze.”
“When we fall from a state of happiness with what impatience do we bear our misfortunes!”
“C’est de la souffrance que naît cette inestimable paix qui fait la félicité de la terre.”
“Love is not a quickie; love needs a lot of time and patience to entirely unfurl.”
“You are a fever I am learning to live with.”