<P> Perfect is the enemy of good is an aphorism , an English variant of the older better is the enemy of good , which was popularized by Voltaire in French form . Alternative forms include `` the perfect is the enemy of the good '' or `` the enemy of the good is the better '' , which more closely translate French and earlier Italian sayings , or `` ( the ) perfect is the enemy of ( the ) good enough '' . Similar sentiments occur in other phrases , including from English , and are all attested since around 1600 . </P>
<P> Perfect is the enemy of good is an aphorism , an English variant of the older better is the enemy of good , which was popularized by Voltaire in French form . Alternative forms include `` the perfect is the enemy of the good '' or `` the enemy of the good is the better '' , which more closely translate French and earlier Italian sayings , or `` ( the ) perfect is the enemy of ( the ) good enough '' . Similar sentiments occur in other phrases , including from English , and are all attested since around 1600 . </P>
who said perfect is the enemy of good
who said perfect is the enemy of good
Voltaire
Voltaire