Quote by Harry S Truman

Being too good is apt to be uninteresting.

Being too good is apt to be uninteresting.

Summary

This quote suggests that perfection or flawless qualities can sometimes come across as boring or lacking excitement. When someone is excessively skilled or superior in every aspect, they may lack personality, spontaneity, or the ability to surprise others. It implies that a balance between strengths and weaknesses, flaws and perfections, can make a person more relatable, human, and ultimately more interesting to others.

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Man

By Harry S Truman

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