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Give them the third best to go on with; the second best comes too late, the best never comes.
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The quote values something useful now over something better that arrives too late. “The third best” is good enough to help people move forward, while waiting for “the best” means receiving nothing. It suggests that timing and practical usefulness can matter more than perfection.
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