Have Patience, Little Saint

Name: Have Patience, Little Saint
Author: Alice Meynell

HAVE PATIENCE, LITTLE SAINT, by Alice Meynell, is a work that explores the themes of patience, spirituality, and inner peace. The author uses vivid imagery and symbolism to convey the message that true happiness and fulfillment can only be achieved through the cultivation of these virtues. The book is divided into 12 chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of patience, such as waiting, hoping, and enduring. Throughout the text, Meynell draws on examples from nature, mythology, and religion to illustrate her points and make them more relatable to readers. One of the key ideas in the book is that patience is not just a passive virtue, but an active one that requires effort and intention. Meynell argues that we must actively cultivate patience in our daily lives, through practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and self-reflection. Throughout the book, Meynell also emphasizes the importance of spirituality and inner peace in achieving true happiness. She suggests that these qualities are not just abstract concepts, but rather practical tools that can be applied to everyday life. Overall, HAVE PATIENCE, LITTLE SAINT, is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that encourages readers to embrace the virtue of patience and cultivate inner peace in their daily lives.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1894 · Genre: Fiction, Children's Literature, Inspirational · 1,653 words

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Some considerable time must have gone by since any kind of courtesy ceased, in England, to be held necessary in the course of communication with a beggar. Feeling may be humane, and the interior act most gentle; there may be a tacit apology, and a profound misgiving unexpressed; a reluctance not only to refuse but to be arbiter; a dislike of the office; a regret, whether for the unequal distribution of social luck or for a purse left at home, equally sincere; howbeit custom exacts no word or sign, nothing whatever of intercourse. If a dog or a cat accosts you, or a calf in a field comes close to you with a candid infant face and breathing nostrils of investigation, or if any kind of animal comes to you on some obscure impulse of friendly approach, you acknowledge it. But the beggar to whom you give nothing expects no answer to a question, no recognition of his presence, not so much as the turn of your eyelid in his direction, and never a word to excuse you.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1894 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Children's Literature, Inspirational
Length: 1,653 words
Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Fiction — Based on the title, it is assumed that the book is a fictional exploration of the theme of patience through the character of the 'little Saint'.
Children's Literature — As indicated by the title, the book may be orientated towards younger audiences, with themes of patience and learning.
Inspirational — The title gives the impression of an uplifting tone, focusing on the virtue of patience.