Did you know‚ Shirin Ebadi was the first Iranian woman who defended journalists and protestors through her perseverance? According to dictionary .com‚ perseverance means that steady persistence in a course of action‚ a purpose‚ especially in a spite of difficulties‚ obstacles‚ and discouragement. The Synonyms of perseverance commonly suggest an activity maintained in spite of difficulty. The Origin word is from old French and means persistence and endurance. 2- Did you know Ebadi was the first woman
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“Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou and “Invictus” by William Henley are two poems that explore the theme of perseverance. Both poems share a background of discomfort; however‚ the poets display their determination of perseverance by voicing powerful words. The poets give the reader an insight to confidence and to not back down from their discomfort. _______________ In the poem “Still I Rise” written by Maya Angelou‚ Angelou uses different settings and tones to demonstrate confidence. Most of the stanzas
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achieve their goals can achieve success. Positive thinking can lead to perseverance‚ dedication‚ and confidence; these things are key factors to success. Where there is a will‚ there is a way. People find themselves in problems every day; it is up to us to fix it. Perseverance is what helps drive you to complete your goal. Every invention taken place so far were mysteries with many questions; but the inventor’s perseverance found the solution which helped a new invention take place. A determined
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he is too strong.” People constantly told me to expect the worse‚ however‚ I knew that he would pull through and beat cancer. My dad had always been there for me while I was growing up‚ at that moment I knew it was my turn to be there for him. Perseverance is by far one of my dad’s most admirable qualities. My dad has gone through multiple ups and downs during his life‚ and he treated cancer as just another curve ball life threw at him. He understood that cancer wasn’t just affecting him‚ it was
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However‚ getting to the top isn’t like a walk in the park. In order to be an olympian you must obtain many hard skills and lots of determination. Two of the most important traits for an Olympian are perseverance and fortitude. One of the most popular traits that create an olympian is perseverance. Perseverance is when you’re determined to succeed despite difficulties and hardships. Growing up‚ Simone Biles went through many hardships and adversities of her own. Growing up in Texas‚ Simone and her sister
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“Perseverance is not a long race; its many short races one after another. Perseverance to me means that “never give up”. Everyone in this world once went through terrible times in their lives but they never gave up that’s called perseverance. I know many people who persevered in their life. If you look at their biography you will see that they were very successful because they never give up. Many people don’t have that much confident in them so they give up so easily. Well I also persevered in my
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The theme of “The Most Dangerous Game‚” is to persevere and to never give up. The author of the story wanted to teach readers the importance of never giving up and perseverance. The lesson of the story is demonstrated by the character Rainsford. In the story‚ Rainsford was forced to participate in General Zaroff’s deathly game. It can be inferred that Rainsford was very afraid of Zaroff. He was also afraid of dying. However‚ Rainsford preserved and kept himself together. Rainsford actively participated
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and Indian War‚ Britain began imposing significant laws and restrictions on the people of the thirteen colonies such as the Stamp Act and the Intolerable Acts; these consequences would lead to a war that defines the power of leadership and the perseverance for independence. At the onset of the American Revolution‚ the American Colonists had a desire to end the harsh taxation presented by the British‚ but the presentation of a declaration of complete independence and equality
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and they are always kind. Candor value honesty‚ Dauntless are brave‚ and Abnegation are selfless. The system works because everyone knows where they belong; everyone except for Tris. In the novel Divergent‚ by Veronica Roth‚ Tris demonstrates perseverance; this is shown through how she is able to step out of her comfort zone‚ always remains undeterred‚ and can overcome obstacles. Tris steps out of her comfort zone several times throughout the book; when she changes factions‚ jumps off a roof‚ and
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given me the opportunity to meet a multitude of benevolent people while traveling in exemplary places. Participation in Squaw Valley Snow Sports has taught me a variety of lessons that I not only utilize on the mountain‚ but in my day to day life. Perseverance is one of the main skill I have gained through my participation in Squaw Valley Snow Sports. Ski racing‚ as a whole‚ is filled with high and low moments‚ and I believe without the low moments one wouldn’t appreciate the glorious highs. I apply
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