Curiouskid comments on Rationality Quotes Thread March 2015 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: dxu 02 March 2015 03:52:32AM 17 points [-]

When you see a good move, look for a better one.

Emanuel Lasker

Comment author: Curiouskid 06 March 2015 02:30:33AM 2 points [-]

See also: "The Perfect/Great is the enemy of the Good"

Comment author: parabarbarian 08 March 2015 02:21:25PM 2 points [-]

Without the Perfect, the Good would have no standard for measurement. This is especially important when making popcorn or building airplanes.