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.
1984, Animal Farm
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.
1984, Animal Farm
Often attributed, but exact phrasing and direct source in his published works can be debated; a common summary of his ideas.
Approx. 1940s
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