So, take, and use thy work: Amend what flaws may lurk, What strain o' the stuff, what warpings past the aim! My times be in thy hand! Perfect the cup as planned! Let age approve of youth, and death complete the same!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Accept your work with all imperfections and let time refine it toward perfection.
- In plain terms
- Use your work and let time fix its flaws.
- What can you take from it?
- Allow time to perfect your efforts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle imperfections in your work?
Another view
Some flaws require active correction, not just time.
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