I'm a storyteller who wants to tell untold, meaningful, universal stories in unforgettable ways. I want to do it all, study it all, and find my place in it.
Janelle MonaeRead
Perfection is often the enemy of greatness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Striving for perfection can hinder achieving great results.
The quote by Janelle Monae suggests that an obsession with perfection may prevent individuals from achieving substantial or noteworthy successes. Instead of focusing solely on making something perfect, one should aim for greatness, which allows for creativity and innovation to flourish, ultimately leading to better outcomes and more meaningful contributions.
Themes
PerfectionGreatnessSuccessAchievementStriving
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a motivational speech about pursuing goals.
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Redefine what it means to be sexy and what it means to be a woman. Showing my skin is not what makes me sexy. I like skirts and dresses just like everyone else, but I had a message I needed to put out there. It was up to me to show people and young girls there was another way.
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Even if it makes others comfortable, I will LOVE who I am
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I have not lost any of my crazy, fearless, raw, soulful, eclectic side and I plan on continuing to tell universal stories in an unforgettable way.
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It's unfortunate that a lot of people think African-American female artists are monolithically R&B this-or-that, don't have to do anything by default.
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