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Wait Quotes

Wait Quotes

Waiting can be a form of patience or a form of avoidance -- these quotes explore both sides. They challenge the impulse to hold back, while also acknowledging that time moves differently depending on what you're feeling.

These reflections work well in motivational presentations, personal essays, journal prompts, or social media posts about taking action. Have a look through for the perspective that matches your moment.

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“You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”

Jack London

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”

Barack Obama

“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.”

Henry Van Dyke

“I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we're all teachers - if we're willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door.”

Marla Gibbs

“Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting.”

Joyce Meyer

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