Question

Two famous proverbs - ‘Actions speak louder than words’ and ‘Fortune favours the brave’ are best suited to the personality of Mary Kom. Form two groups in the class. Each group should write a paragraph on one proverb with reference to the life and achievements of Mary Kom.

Answer 1

(1) Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Mary Kom's life and personality exemplify the proverb 'Actions speak louder than words'. Right from an early age, she was interested in athletics and boxing. Her father, a former wrestler, was against her entering the field of boxing for fear of disfigurement, but Mary Kom went ahead, trained rigorously, left her home state, and pursued her goal.
There are many who express desires ad ambitions, but limit themselves to highfaluting talks. Mary Kom made her dreams a reality and went on to win a medal at the Olympics for India. Her words always echoed humility. She avoided blaming others for her losses but took the responsibility upon herself.
Mary Kom's life has been a journey of high-voltage action, despite the fact that she is by nature a shy, soft-spoken gentle girl.

(2) Fortune Favours The Brave
It is not easy for a girl to enter and participate in a male-dominated field such as boxing. Mary Kom hailed from Manipur, which is a conservative state, to say the least.
Mary Kom, however. was brave enough to challenge gender-bias, opposition from her father, and the tough rigours of sparring with professional male boxers at Pune.
Her daring and courage were rewarded with awards and national recognition. But the icing on the cake was when she went on to win international events. finally culminating in winning the bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic event.
Lady luck had smiled on her for her persistence, her continual efforts, and her unwavering focus on her goals. Indeed, Mary Kom has proved by her life and her achievements that if one has the spirit of challenging odds, one will surely reap rich dividends.