My mother purchased calligraphy artwork with these two symbols many years ago and now I have them and do not know what they mean. They are lovely, but I'd rather not hang them in my home without knowing what their meaning.
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Related: What does this symbol mean on my ring? What do these two characters on cufflinks signify? (Characters identified: 福 and 壽/夀) Is the meaning of this symbol "longevity"? What are the characters on this? (Character identified: 壽)– Becky 李蓓 ♦Aug 6, 2020 at 6:03
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忍 (traditional/simplified)：to resist or suffer; a more positive translation might be to endure or persist
壽 (traditional) / 寿 (simplified)：longevity; usually wishing an elder a long and happy life
