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Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.

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This quote by Michelangelo emphasizes the value of attention to detail and the pursuit of perfection. It encourages individuals to recognize that even the smallest things can contribute to achieving greatness and that perfection should never be underestimated.
Quote by Michelangelo
Artist, Italian
Italian artist of the High Renaissance
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