Quote by Arthur Bloch

If you improve or tinker with something long enough, eventually it will break or malfunction.

If you improve or tinker with something long enough, eventua

Summary

This quote suggests that excessive improvement or tinkering with something can lead to its eventual breakdown or malfunction. The underlying idea is that relentlessly modifying or changing a system, object, or concept can undermine its stability and effectiveness over time. It serves as a cautionary reminder that there are limits to refining or altering something before it reaches a point of diminishing returns or potential failure.

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