Proverbial Wisdom

Is patience a virtue?

Today’s random word is third.

Adages had been around for ages for a reason, or so Alex believed.

If you want something, go for it. Period. Alex submitted his manuscript. He waited and waited. One day the rejection came.

If at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again. Alex reworked his manuscript and submitted it. He waited and waited. One day the rejection came.

The third time’s the charm. Alex tried a grammar checker and submitted it. He waited and waited. One day the rejection came.

Bad luck comes in threes. Alex paid an editor and submitted it. He waited and waited. He’s still waiting.