Proverb Expansion
PERSEVERANCE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS
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PERSEVERANCE IS THE VERY HINGE OF ALL VIRTUES
Perseverance means constant effort to achieve something. It is the best of all human virtues because it is the key to success. We can succeed in life with perseverance, steadfastness and determination. Perseverance implies a discipline of mind and body, constant effort, self-restraint and self-sacrifice. Human life on earth is full of hardships and misfortunes. As soon as we overcome one hardship, a new one appears. If we have perseverance, we can overcome any number of difficulties and attain success. But when we lose heart at the sight of obstacles, we cannot succeed. We shouldn’t grumble when a new difficulty arises. We should rather accept that challenge. If we have perseverance, we can take the risk of solving the difficulties. Great men in every country have persevered to attain success in life. Tensing could conquer Mount Everest because he had perseverance. Abraham Lincoln rose from very poor circumstances to become the President of U.S.A. The secret behind his success was nothing but perseverance. Nothing can defeat a man who is prepared to fight with perseverance and determination. So it is said that perseverance is the key to success.