Books Quote by Samuel Johnson
“Man is a transitory being, and his designs must partake of the imperfections their author.”
About This Quote
Human creations reflect their creator’s imperfections, as humans themselves are transient.
In simple terms: Designs inherit creator flaws.
Accept imperfection in work.
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When to use this quote
- architecture
- software
- literature
- product design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance flaw acceptance and improvement?
- When is imperfection beneficial?
Perfection can be a useful ideal.