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What is the Difference Between 'Stubborn' and 'Persistent'?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by Kaiser, Oct 18, 2014.

  1. Kaiser

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    Like the question says, what is the difference?

    I have my own thoughts, but, I wanted to see what everybody else had to say. I like to see where folks stand, on the spectrum of dedication, too, to be honest.
     
  2. redneck

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    Persistence is trying to influence change.
    Stubbornness is trying to resist change.

    Someone who is stubborn will refuse to do whatever it is you want done, no matter how persistent you are.
     
  3. Hexagon

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    The mood of whoever is saying it, I suppose.

    I'm pretty persistent, I think.
     
  4. NingyoBroken

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    There's a difference?
     
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    I can't say anything better then this. Got it spot on for me.
     
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    Stubborn: To continue on past the point of reasonability

    Persistence: To continue on when you know you are in the right, or when you know everything is going wrong
     
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    I like this explanation, but I prefer "Persistence is continuing against adversity. Stubbornness is continuing against reason." ^^So sort of like Cloudy's explanation.
     
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    According to @redneck, maybe this will help understanding:

    Bill Nye = persistant
    Ken Ham = stubborn

    :grin:

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  9. One Man Army

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    Oh, Ken Ham. With a name that delicious, it's a shame he's the father of all nutcases.

    Back on topic: I think redneck summed it up well.