Patience Quote by Lauren Willig

“Patience," she said in her best governess voice, "is only a virtue when there is something worth waiting for.” quote by Lauren Willig — Download Open image

““Patience," she said in her best governess voice, "is only a virtue when there is something worth waiting for.””

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