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There is an infinite difference between a little wrong and just right, between fairly good and the best, between mediocr
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"There is an infinite difference between a little wrong and just right, between fairly good and the best, between mediocrity and superiority"

- Orison Swett Marden

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This quote by Orison Swett Marden talks to the value of striving for quality in all that we do. It stresses that there is a huge difference between doing something "a little incorrect" and doing it "just right", in between "fairly good" and "the very best", and between "mediocrity" and "superiority". This quote motivates us to pursue excellence in all that we do, and to never settle for anything less than the very best. It advises us that even small improvements can make a big distinction in the quality of our work. It likewise acts as a suggestion that quality is not something that can be attained overnight, however rather something that requires effort and devotion. Eventually, this quote encourages us to strive for quality in all that we do, and to never go for anything less than the best.

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Orison Swett Marden This quote is written / told by Orison Swett Marden between January 1, 1850 and March 24, 1924. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 57 other quotes.

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