Quote by Lord Chesterfield
Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unatt

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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