Paradox of distance

The closer you get, the more perceptible the remaining distance becomes.

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Flaws intensify as perfection is approached.

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Narrow disparities gall worse than vast ones.

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When a power gap narrows, two things happen: 1) The remaining gap infuriates us as it diminishes and 2) the narrowness of the gap tempts us to take our chances and turn the tables.

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