When might a dissenter show resilience?

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A dissenter, especially in the realm of politics, can show resilience at many times, but especially when the authority in question tries to silence him or her. Then the dissenter can refused to be silenced--even if it means spending time in jail.

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1.the hosts on two opposing mountains stood,  

2.thick as the foliage of the waving wood;  

3.between them an extensive valley lay,  

4.o'er which the gleaming armour pour'd the day,  

5.when from the camp of the philistine foes,

6. dreadful to view, a mighty warrior rose; in the dire deeds of bleeding battle skill'd,