In art the best is good enough.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Art reaches a point where striving for perfection is unnecessary; being good enough is sufficient.
- In plain terms
- Good enough in art is fine.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept when work meets a solid standard.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does perfection become counterproductive?
Another view
What if 'good enough' limits innovation?
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