The slightest movement would frighten him away and only by infinite patience might he be captured at all.

Siddhartha hopes to win the boy's affection by kindness and patience.

Slowly, by friendly patience, he hoped to win him over.

Bargaining is perfectly acceptable, but only when informed by patience and good humor.

"I think I see what you meant by patience," Edna said at last.

Well, by such patience shall I, in turn, devour them.

There was nothing worse than having a good temper fit snuffed out by reason, patience, and control.

The old chief had shown, by his own lights, real courtesy and patience.

She took a slug and said, "Wait for the good ones-that's what you mean by patience?"

"May I ask what you mean by patience, Sire?"