PERSEVERANCE.

Those who put their minds on their work, whatever kind that may be,

and persist in its thorough execution; who get interested in something

for their own advancement, that they may become more capable as men

and women of sense and tact; such persons have a lively appreciation

of the fact that success is never more certain to be gained by any

other course.

These people have a just pride in learning the best methods of giving

expression to the faculties and powers they possess, and which they

desire to make the most of. It is incumbent that they do all in their

power for their own and other people's good. Feeling this, an ever

present incentive keeps them employed, and they are never idle.

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If one does not succeed from persisting in doing the best he knows

how, he may conclude that the ministry of failure is better for him

than any worldly success would be.

Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 · 第 107 / 239 题