Endurance

Generic Definition

“the ability to withstand hardship or adversity”

Biblical Definition

“continuing through to its completion every God-given trial or goal with a positive inner attitude”

Bible Verse

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

Galatians 6:9

Notable Quotes

Benjamin Franklin

“I didn't fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.”
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George Washington

“The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.”
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Thomas Carlyle

Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher.
“Endurance is patience concentrated.”
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Og Mandino

American author
“Each struggle, each defeat, sharpens your skills and strengths, your courage and your endurance, your ability and your confidence.”
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Bruce Lee

“Endurance is lost rapidly if one ceases to work at its maximum.”
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Downloads

  • Character Trait Report (pdf)
    • Intended to be used on a weekly basis.
    • Students describe how they put the character trait into practice.
    • Parent affirms, signs and dates the document.