Who said "Patience is a bitter plant but bears sweet fruit."?

This quote is attributed to René Descartes.

Patience is a bitter plant but bears sweet fruit. - René Descartes

"Patience is a bitter plant but bears sweet fruit."

René Descartes Patience

Philosopher and Mathematician French 1596–1650

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