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Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, w
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"Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable"

- Lord Chesterfield

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This quote by Lord Chesterfield encourages us to pursue excellence in all aspects of our lives, despite the fact that it may be unattainable. He suggests that by aiming for excellence and standing firm, we will come much closer to attaining it than those who give up due to laziness or despondency. This quote encourages us to never ever quit, no matter how challenging the task may seem. It reminds us that hard work and commitment will always settle in the end. It also serves as a tip that excellence is not always necessary, and that sometimes it is more important to concentrate on the effort we put in instead of completion result. By aiming for excellence, we can still be proud of our accomplishments, even if we do not reach our supreme goal.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Lord Chesterfield between September 22, 1694 and March 24, 1773. He was a famous Statesman from United Kingdom. The author also have 60 other quotes.

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