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1. Jesus
2. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
3. Pretty much any real life person that I either know or hear of that trudges forward with grace, fortitude and resolve despite adversity. People suffering from pain, physical, emotional, mental challenges, etc. Such people humble me when I feel like complaining over trivial things or when I take for granted all that I've been given.
Chris L
-Belgian triathlete Marc Herremans, who competed in the 2001 Hawai Ironman, got paralysed after a training accident in 2002, and finished the Ironman the next year in a wheelchair. -> for his persistance;
-Frederik Thordendal, leadguitarplayer for the Swedish band Meshuggah -> for being the musical genious he is;
-Johnny Cash - for taking some of the most random subjects and turn them into great songs without losing touch with the everyday life.
1. Socrates - for living a just life, not allowing himself to be corrupted by wealth, power, honor, etc.
2. Jesus - No explanation needed.
3. Moses - No explanation needed.
I got to say, that is one of the sweetest posts I have seen!Quote:
Originally Posted by sidneykidney
1) Marshall Will Kane. The lead character in "High Noon"! For that matter, almost any part played by Gary Cooper!
2) Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman orator! He was the champion for the Republic style of government that Rome once had! He was killed for his efforts and his head and right hand were hung above the entrance of the senate!
3) My mother, who I adopted at the age of about 21! She calls me her son that she didn't have to carry for 9 months! She literally pulled me out of the proverbial gutter and taught me how to do for myself, think for myself, how to be responsible...Lets just say that without her I would likely be dead or in jail now!
The most precious gift she gave, and gives, is her time!
almost the same:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike7120
1 Jesus
2 Moses
3 is a tie between John Wayne and Ronald Reagon.
1. Jesus. For the same reason as Ditch Doc, his uncompromising compassion.
2. Capt. Jame T Kirk. For his courage to do the right thing even if it meant bending the rules (and he always got the girl).
3. My Father! who gave up his dreams to give us (my siblings and I) a future.
Jesus for his selflessness and compassion.
Cassie Bernall for having the ultimate courage to say yes and stand up for what she believes when facing death in the face.
Atticus Finch- for doing what is right no matter who is looking.
1. The composite of several of the characters portrayed by John Wayne. Because the "sum man" wouldn't back down, he wouldn't compromise his principles and he wouldn't allow a woman to be molested.
2. 'Dirty Harry' Callahan, because he was more concerned with what is right, than what is legal. Harry had a set of principles and he wouldn't compromise them.
3. My Father. He faced much adversity growing up and became an admirable man, in spite of it.
1. My dad!!
2. Ayrton Senna
3. Sir Ranulph Fiennes
Rick
I've pinched your idea jockeys. My apologies. Here is experiment number 3.