Virginia
"thank you, father, for giving me the courage and perseverance to endure and prevail in this battle." there was a pause, and then raphael added. "i am sorry that i was too weak to bring my wayward brother home to us."
Rising Tides Part 2
A fantastic display of strength and perseverance that could only be done justice with the highest of honors.
Pokemon - Tale Of The Guardian Master - CH 100
It wasn't an expectation of mine for him to continue working as he had, so don't hold his perseverance against me, his actions following the battle were entirely of his own choosing.