Sad Patience, too near neighbour to despair. Posted on November 5, 2014November 5, 2009 by admin “Sad Patience, too near neighbour to despair.” — Matthew Arnold Author: Matthew Arnold Category: patience Tags: patience, Matthew Arnold Spread the love Related posts: Even a happy life cannot be without Abused patience turns to fury. We could never learn to be brave Patience and Diligence, like faith, remove mountains.