Oscar (Fingall O'Flahertie Wills) Wilde, 1854-1900
was an Irish dramatist, novelist, and poet
Sometimes it takes courage to give into temptation.
Victor (Marie) Hugo, 1802-1885
was a French dramatist, novelist, and poet
Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.
Hermann Hesse, 1877-1962
was a Swiss (German-born) author
The best weapons against the infamies of life are courage, wilfulness and patience. Courage strenthens, wilfulness is fun and patience provides tranquility.