She described her mother as a much-loved, strong and persevering woman who loved to see all her grandchildren.

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It makes for a complex story that can be hard to follow but is well worth persevering with.

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Quitting after a setback squanders the opportunity created by adversity and the self-made wealthy know that persevering in the face of adversity is the key to success!

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Chief Jerry Yang sent a letter to employees Saturday after Microsoft withdrew its bid for the company, thanking them for persevering.

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