Perfection is the child of time:
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Achieving perfection takes time, implying patience and persistence are required for excellence.
- In plain terms
- Perfect results take time to achieve.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that perfection requires time and effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you rushing?
- How long will you commit?
Another view
Perfection may be unattainable even with time.
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