Happiness quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection
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"The man with insight enough to admit his limitations comes nearest to perfection"

- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

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This quote by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe speaks with the concept that perfection is unattainable, however that the closest one can come to it is by recognizing and accepting one's own restrictions. It suggests that having insight into one's own abilities and limitations signifies knowledge and maturity. It indicates that those who are able to recognize their own imperfections and accept them are the ones who come closest to attaining excellence. It likewise implies that those who are unable to acknowledge their own limitations are doomed to stop working in their pursuit of excellence. This quote motivates us to be honest with ourselves and to accept our own limitations in order to come as near to perfection as possible.

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Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe This quote is written / told by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe between August 28, 1749 and March 22, 1832. He was a famous Writer from Germany, the quote is categorized under the topic Happiness. The author also have 155 other quotes.

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