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“'Generations,' we slaved over for a year; we worked it over and over and over again, and in the end, it just fell short.” quote by Ronald D. Moore
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“'Generations,' we slaved over for a year; we worked it over and over and over again, and in the end, it just fell short.”

Ronald D. Moore

About This Quote

A project that seemed promising after endless revisions still failed to meet expectations.

In simple terms: Over‑refinement can still yield disappointment.

Key Takeaway

Perfection is elusive despite effort.

Themes

Persistence Disappointment Creative Process Expectation Management Iteration

Mood

Frustration Determination

Type

Reflective Cautionary

When to use this quote

  • Software development cycles
  • Film script rewrites
  • Product design iterations
  • Research experiments

Key Concepts

Project Management Quality Assurance

Practical Applications

  • Assessing when to stop iterating
  • Setting realistic milestones

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does refinement become counterproductive?
  • How can teams recognize diminishing returns?
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