refusing to give up or abandon a hope or plan despite setbacks or failure

to narrowly escape death or a major disaster

to refuse to give up or change direction while any hope remains, often until faced with total failure

to fight to one's last gasp

elixir of life

a body that cannot die; immortality; being indestructible

if you beat the snake without killing it, endless evils will ensue

a derogatory term used to insult an elderly person, often implying they have lived too long or are an annoyance

heaven provides for even the most disadvantaged; one should not lose hope as things will eventually work out or a way forward will be found

one is bound for good fortune after surviving a great disaster