Good Quote by Thomas Paine
““A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be.””
About This Quote
Mediocre things fall short of their true potential and should be improved.
In simple terms: Mediocre is not enough.
Key Takeaway
Strive for excellence.
Themes
excellence
mediocrity
improvement
Mood
motivational
critical
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- personal projects
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
potential
quality standards
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas can you elevate from good to great?
- How do you balance effort and satisfaction?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can cause paralysis.
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![“A surprising number [of novels] have been read aloud to me, and I like all if moderately good, and if they do not end unhappily-against which a law ought to be passed.” quote by Charles Darwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6bb/charles-darwin-507_biographies_a-surprising-number-of-novels-have-been_2530641.jpg)
