“Most of the time, all you have is the moment, and the imperfect love of the people around you.” – Anne Lamott

“There is not love of life without despair about life.” – Albert Camus

“When you love someone, you do not love them all the time, in the exact same way, from moment to moment. It is an impossibility. It is a lie to pretend to.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” – Carl Sagan

“Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.” – Moliere

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you.” – Ovied

“Whatever it is you’re seeking won’t come in the form you’re expecting.” – Haruki Murakami

“It’s a funny thing about life. If you refuse to settle for anything less than the best, that’s what it will give you.” – W. Somerset Maugham

“Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience — or give it a more fascinating name, call it hope.” – Jane Austen