So here it is at last, the distinguished thing!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker identifies something as finally being what it truly is or deserves.
- In plain terms
- This is the thing we were waiting for.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when something meets its true purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you know something is perfect?
- Is this the best it can be?
Another view
Subjective claims of distinction may not hold universally.
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