And today, with her father, Stefano, looking on as her coach, Capriati stood as an example of perseverance.
Her work was read by many as an assertive feminist statement, her career as an example of perseverance in the face of neglect.
Paul Cohen, a Harvard scholar who has written about the king, explains that the Chinese today see him as an example of perseverance and dedication.
The trajectory of my own career as a novelist is sometimes held up as an example of perseverance, since six commercial duds were finally followed by a proper bestseller.
[He was] a dear and generous man with whom it was a joy to collaborate and an example of perseverance in the world of music and the arts," said Pappano.
Not the most graceful or gifted athlete, the 27-year-old Rusedski started his comeback on the tour early this morning with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 2-6, 9-7 example of perseverance.
A true and faithful friend, she was a shining example of perseverance, not letting anything, including her brave and courageous struggle with Multiple Sclerosis, get in the way of good and happy times.
Then there is Katherine Grainger, 36, who provided an incredible example of perseverance by finally winning gold at a home Olympics after three previous silver medals.
With its peacock-adorned iron gate, a facade flecked with Venetian glass mosaics, textured tiles and stunning views of the Danube, the Art Nouveau hotel, which began receiving guests in June, is an example of what perseverance and deep pockets can achieve.
