Artists who seek perfection in everything are those who cannot attain it in anything.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking perfection everywhere prevents achieving it anywhere because it sets impossible standards.
- In plain terms
- People who want perfection in everything end up failing at everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Perfectionism can lead to inaction and lack of completion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you strive for perfection?
- Is done better than perfect?
Another view
High standards sometimes drive exceptional results despite delays.
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