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“It is well-known that there are many faces in the world over the finishing of which nature did not take much trouble, did not employ any fine tools such as files, gimlets, and so on, but simply hacked them out with round strokes: one chop-a nose appears; another chop-lips appear; eyes are scooped…” quote by Nikolai Gogol
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“It is well-known that there are many faces in the world over the finishing of which nature did not take much trouble, did not employ any fine tools such as files, gimlets, and so on, but simply hacked them out with round strokes: one chop-a nose appears; another chop-lips appear; eyes are scooped out with a big drill; and she lets it go into the world rough-hewn, saing: "ALIVE!”

Nikolai Gogol

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Nature's crude methods produce imperfect beings, yet they are alive and resilient.

In simple terms: Nature creates imperfect but living forms.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfection as part of life.

Themes

nature imperfection resilience

Mood

thoughtful philosophical

Type

literary existential

When to use this quote

  • health
  • evolution
  • disability
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

biology philosophy of existence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What imperfections make you unique?
  • How do you value resilience over flawlessness?
A Different Perspective

Perfection is not required for vitality.

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