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“If something is good, you must torture it mercilessly until it is either dead or great.” quote by Anonymous
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“If something is good, you must torture it mercilessly until it is either dead or great.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Blog post: "Creative Process and Critique", 2019

To improve something, one must rigorously test and challenge it, pushing it toward excellence or recognizing its failure.

In simple terms: Push work hard to make it great or discard it.

Key Takeaway

Apply relentless critique for quality.

Themes

creativity critique excellence

Mood

serious determined

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • design
  • product development

Key Concepts

iteration quality control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance critique with encouragement?
  • When is it better to abandon a project?
A Different Perspective

Excessive harshness can stifle morale.

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