Quote by Dante Alighieri

The more perfect a thing is, the more susceptible to good and bad treatment it is.

The more perfect a thing is, the more susceptible to good an

Summary

This quote suggests that when something is close to perfection, it becomes more vulnerable to both positive and negative experiences or influences. Essentially, things that are already "perfect" or of high quality have more at stake and can be easily impacted by how they are handled or treated. It highlights the delicate nature of perfection and the need for careful handling and maintenance to preserve it.

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Perfection

By Dante Alighieri

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