tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137727.post111630341127779313..comments2023-03-26T13:08:08.164+05:30Comments on !(An Ideal Boy): FaithAn Ideal Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15207593235290923686noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137727.post-1116322689424740272005-05-17T15:08:00.000+05:302005-05-17T15:08:00.000+05:30perseveranceperseverance (pûr´se-vîr´ens) noun1. S...perseverance<BR/><BR/>perseverance (pûr´se-vîr´ens) noun<BR/>1. Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness.<BR/>2. Theology. The Calvinistic doctrine that those who have been chosen by God will continue in a state of grace to the end and will finally be saved.<BR/><BR/> Synonyms: perseverance, persistence, tenacity, pertinacity. Each of these nouns means steadfast singleness of purpose, as in the pursuit of a goal, despite difficulties or obstacles. Perseverance suggests praiseworthy and enduring patience: "'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause,-and of obstinacy in a bad one" (Laurence Sterne). "Great works are performed, not by strength, but perseverance" (Samuel Johnson). Persistence always implies firm resolve but may connote an obstinate, annoying quality: "Persistence and courage are the most womanly no less than the most manly qualities" (Margaret Fuller). Tenacity and especially pertinacity suggest stubborn, often perverse persistence: "The Scots fought with desperate tenacity" (John Morley). "Again and again . . . with the inexorable pertinacity of a child intent upon some object important to itself, did he renew his efforts" (Nathaniel Hawthorne).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com