Synopsis Philosopher Hannah Arendt believed perfectionism leads to a kind of death. She argued that striving for flawlessness in politics or personal life stifles human vitality. Arendt's life experiences, including exile and totalitarianism, shaped her views. Her quote encourages embracing imperfection and risk for true living and freedom. This message remains relevant today. Quote of the Day: There are thinkers who observe politics from a distance, and there are those who wrestle with it personally, intellectually, and morally. Hannah Arendt belonged firmly to the latter. A philosopher shaped by exile, totalitarianism, and the moral crises of the twentieth century, Arendt...