Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small; Though with patience He stands waiting, with exactness grinds He all.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind...
Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind...
Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind...
Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind...
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Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small; Though with patience He stands waiting, with exactness grinds He all. William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice , Act 3, Scene 2 This quote is one of my favorite quotes, it captures the essence of perseverance and determination. I would not wish to meet anyone who would not be willing to make sacrifices for the sake of something that is good. There are many things that are worth fighting for in life and that is what makes this quote so great.

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