Literary notes about Persevere (AI summary)
In literature, “persevere” is deployed to evoke the steadfast continuation in the face of both moral and practical trials. In sacred texts and theological treatises such as those in the Bible [1, 2, 3] and by Saint Augustine [4, 5, 6], the word carries a weight of spiritual promise and divine reward, urging believers to remain constant until salvation is secured. At the same time, in narratives of personal and societal struggle—from the gentle urgings of Chekhov [7] to the indomitable spirit witnessed in accounts of national independence [8, 9]—the term underscores an enduring commitment that defies the hardships of life. This dual use bridges the gap between inner resolve and external endeavor, continually reminding readers of the virtue inherent in persistence.
- So all the enemies of Israel be, if you persevere in this work which you have begun. 4:14.
— from The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - But he that shall persevere to the end, he shall be saved.
— from The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake: but he that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved.
— from The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete - These, though they are certain that they shall be rewarded if they persevere, are not certain that they will persevere.
— from The City of God, Volume I by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine - For which reason it is said, "He that shall persevere even unto the end, the same shall be saved."
— from The City of God, Volume II by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine - "They that hear," that is, they who obey, believe, and persevere to the end.
— from The City of God, Volume II by Bishop of Hippo Saint Augustine - You have a great deal of talent, and must persevere in your work.
— from The Sea-Gull by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov - Every tree that falls beneath the axe opens a wider prospect, and encourages the settler to persevere in his efforts to attain independence.
— from Roughing It in the Bush by Susanna Moodie - How much less trouble to support the works already [Pg 328] done, and to press on and persevere, and to get rid of our task!
— from The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livy