Quote by Chuck Barris

Fifty percent of something is better than than one hundred percent of nothing.

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Summary

This quote suggests that it is more beneficial to have a partial or incomplete version of something rather than having nothing at all. It highlights the idea that even if we are not able to achieve perfection or reach our desired goals fully, it is still more valuable to have some progress or partial success rather than giving up completely. This perspective promotes the importance of taking action and making the best out of whatever resources or opportunities are available to us, rather than waiting for a perfect or complete situation that may never come.

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