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“But no perfection is so absolute, That some impurity doth not pollute.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“But no perfection is so absolute, That some impurity doth not pollute.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 2

Perfection is unattainable; some flaws are inevitable and harmless.

In simple terms: No one is perfectly pure.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfection.

Themes

imperfection acceptance humanity

Mood

reflective calm

Type

aphilosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • creative work

Key Concepts

philosophy literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define acceptable flaws?
  • Can striving for perfection hinder progress?
A Different Perspective

Perfection can be a harmful ideal.

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