Quote by Antoine De SaintExupery, Wind, S

In anything at all, perfection is finally attained, not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away.

In anything at all, perfection is finally attained, not when

Summary

This quote by Antoine de Saint-ExupÃ©ry highlights the idea that perfection is not achieved by continuously adding more elements or complexity to something, but rather by simplifying and eliminating unnecessary components until nothing more can be removed. It emphasizes the importance of simplicity and minimalism, suggesting that true perfection lies in the essence of the thing rather than in its abundance.

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By Antoine De SaintExupery, Wind, S

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