George Orwell — "The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection, that one is pre…"
The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection, that one is prepared to muddle along, to be imperfect and yet to remain sane.
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Often attributed, but exact phrasing and direct source in his published works can be debated; a common summary of his ideas.
Date: Approx. 1940s
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