Perfection is the child of Time.

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Topic

Incremental improvement Progress Perfection

Author

Joseph Hall

Statement Type

Metaphor, analogy and simile

Language

English

Time

1625 1620s 17th century

Occupation

Clergyman

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 1

Citation

Hall, Joseph. The Works of Joseph Hall Doctor in Divinitie, and Deane of Worchester. London: Nath. Butter, 1625.

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Time
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Source
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Medium
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Statement Type
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Time
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Era
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