Quote by Anton Chekhov

To judge between good or bad, between successful and unsuccessful would take the eye of a God.

To judge between good or bad, between successful and unsucce

Summary

This quote suggests that making absolute judgments about what is good or bad, or what is successful or unsuccessful, is a task beyond human capability. It implies that only a divine being would possess the perspective and wisdom required to accurately discern between these concepts. Ultimately, it highlights the inherent subjectivity of such judgments and the limitations of human understanding in comprehending the complexities of these dichotomies.

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