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Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme — John Updike

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What art offers is space—a certain breathing room
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Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self-solicitude is the enemy of well-being.

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John Updike

1932-03-18 — 2009-01-27 · Reading

John Updike was an acclaimed American writer, known for his elegant prose and for exploring the lives of the American middle class, focusing on the complexities of human relationships, sexuality, and spirituality. His novels and short stories often portray suburban life and the existential dilemmas of his characters.

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