“The indefatigable pursuit of an unattainable perfection, even though it consist in nothing more than the pounding of an old piano, is what alone gives a meaning to our life on this unavailing star.”
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Smith, L. P. (n.d.). The indefatigable pursuit of an unattainable perfection, even though it consist in nothing more than the pounding of an old piano, is what alone gives a meaning to our life on this unavailing star. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32226-the-indefatigable-pursuit-of-an-unattainable-perfection-even/
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Smith, Logan Pearsall. “The indefatigable pursuit of an unattainable perfection, even though it consist in nothing more than the pounding of an old piano, is what alone gives a meaning to our life on this unavailing star.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32226-the-indefatigable-pursuit-of-an-unattainable-perfection-even/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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Smith, Logan Pearsall. “The indefatigable pursuit of an unattainable perfection, even though it consist in nothing more than the pounding of an old piano, is what alone gives a meaning to our life on this unavailing star.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/32226-the-indefatigable-pursuit-of-an-unattainable-perfection-even/.