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Re:Sweden brings more books and handwriting practice back to... by philsnow on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @07:39PM (#37490189)
> "if it's worth doing then it's worth doing poorly"

Not sure if you're talking about the GK Chesterton quote, but https://qz.com/990130/in-defense-of-amateurs

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Re:Sweden brings more books and handwriting practice back to... by harry8 on Wednesday September 13, 2023 @12:55AM (#37492357)
Seems more extensively applied. e.g. If cleaning the bathroom is worthwhile then it is worth doing it badly. As opposed not at all. I'm sure someone loves cleaning bathrooms but that isn't the point.

Counterpoint to the the inner voice saying: It's not worth doing because it won't be great.

Woody Allen: "Showing up is 80 percent of life."

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