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Perfection belongs to the Gods; the most _x000D_ we can hope for is excellence.
Carl Jung
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Perfection is unattainable for humans, while striving for excellence is a realistic goal.

This quote by Carl Jung highlights the idea that perfection is an ideal that is beyond human reach, something that belongs to the divine or the Gods. Instead of aiming for perfection, which can lead to frustration and disappointment, one should focus on achieving excellence in their endeavors, which is attainable and represents a more constructive approach to personal growth and fulfillment.

Themes

PerfectionExcellenceGoalsStrivingHumanAttainable

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech about personal development during a workshop.

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