Quotation by

Edmund Burke

It is the nature of all greatness not to be exact.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

True greatness cannot be measured by precise details or strict accuracy because it involves qualities that go beyond exact definitions. Instead, greatness is often broad, flexible, and sometimes ambiguous, reflecting its complex and expansive nature.

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