“You need contradictions to make an ideal.”
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Analysis
In this quote by Alex Shakar, he highlights the importance of contradictions in shaping an ideal. This suggests that perfection or an ideal state cannot exist without conflict or opposing elements. By presenting contrasting ideas or qualities, one can create a more complex and nuanced understanding of what an ideal should look like. This quote challenges the notion of a simplistic or one-dimensional ideal, emphasizing the need for depth and diversity in defining what is truly ideal.
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