Although they are hardly unknown, seeing them in quantity brings out the perseverance, seriousness and art-historical savvy behind their whimsy.
He calls it the "10,000-Hour rule," claiming that sustained practice -- in other words, perseverance -- is the real mystery behind success.
It's amazing to think of how many important classical recordings made during the last 100 years owe their existence to the vision, enthusiasm, perseverance and clout of a single individual behind the scenes at a record company.
"It took a lot of preparation and perseverance," said co-leader Keith Cowing, who remained behind in Virginia for co-ordination while other co-lead Dennis Wingo worked at Arecibo.
But many have made clear that the bidding had begun for their personal accounts, reflecting the complexity behind a feel-good story of hope and perseverance that was always encumbered by the economic challenges faced by Chile's miners.
A large hanging scroll by Zhang Ruitu spells out the perseverance required: "As you have passed many years writing books behind closed doors," the poem reads in translation, "the pines planted long ago have all grown scales like old dragons".
I want to leave behind the message that it is not easy, it takes perseverance, but in the end, you can get to the point when you feel like there is something better.
Just as Japan's team has drawn inspiration from the perseverance of those displaced by the earthquake and tsunami, so has the country united behind the women's stirring soccer achievement.
As the Times reported last week: Just as Japan's team has drawn inspiration from the perseverance of those displaced by the earthquake and tsunami, so has the country united behind the women's stirring soccer achievement.
Alabama Shakes are an old-fashioned Southern soul band, playing midtempo songs that chug along behind Brittany Howard's big, bluesy voice — songs about coming of age, perseverance, loyalty and love.
