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Chinonye J. Chidolue Quote

Perfection is a lie, and lying to others is explicable but lying to oneself is the highest form of deceit.

Chinonye J. Chidolue

Perfection is a lie, and lying to others is explicable but lying to oneself is the highest form of deceit.

Tags: imperfection, lie, lies, perfection, perfectionism, personal development, personal growth

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