"Not a having and a resting, but a growing and becoming, is the character of perfection as culture conceives it"
- Matthew Arnold
About this Quote
This quote by Matthew Arnold speaks to the suggestion that excellence is not something that is accomplished and then preserved, but rather something that is continuously developing and growing. He suggests that perfection is not a static state, but rather something that is continuously transforming and developing. This concept of excellence as something that is frequently in flux is an idea that is typically seen in culture, where excellence is viewed as something that is constantly being functioned towards as well as surpassed. Arnold's quote suggests that perfection is something that is regularly being gone after and surpassed, rather than something that is accomplished and after that kept. This concept of perfection as something that is constantly growing and also coming to be is a crucial concept in culture, as it encourages people to pursue excellence and also to never ever be pleased with their present level of accomplishment.
This quote is written / told by Matthew Arnold between December 24, 1822 and April 15, 1888. He/she was a famous Poet from England.
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