Polish Quote by Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux
“Bring your work back to the workshop twenty times. Polish it continuously, and polish it again.”
About This Quote
Repeatedly refine your work in the workshop, polishing it many times for excellence.
In simple terms: Continuous polishing leads to excellence.
Key Takeaway
Iterate and refine work relentlessly.
Themes
craftsmanship
iteration
excellence
discipline
perfection
Mood
determined
focused
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- software development
- visual arts
- engineering
Key Concepts
art theory
productivity
design
Questions to Reflect On
- When is enough polishing?
- How to avoid diminishing returns?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism may stall progress.
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