You must read, you must persevere, you must sit up nights, you must inquire, and exert the utmost power of your mind. If one way does not lead to the desired meaning, take another; if obstacles arise, then still another; until, if your strength holds out, you will find that clear which at first looked dark. Giovanni Boccaccio
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In this quote from George Herbert, author of "The Temple," a person is told that they must read in order to find the truth. At the same time, they must persevere in their search. They must also read without distractions and sit up nights in order to finish their work. If any of these things do not lead the person to the desired meaning, they will have to persevere until they find what they are looking for. In other words, patience is a virtue.

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