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Question
Given below are a few proverb. Prepare a short speech of two minutes on one of the proverb.
Nothing is impossible.
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Solution
The word ‘impossible’ means it is possible. You can do anything. “The word impossible is found only in the dictionary of fools,” says Napoleon Bonaparte. In this word, everything is possible on the basis of willpower, determination, and sacrifice. To accomplish the most difficult tasks, you need to put in a lot of hard work, extra perseverance, and concentration on a simple objective. You should have determination, dedication, and devotion to attain success. Never bother about the results keep on going even if the pace is slow. Just ensure it remains steady.
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