Quotation by

Gustave Flaubert

The better a work is, the more it attracts criticism it is like the fleas who rush to jump on white linens.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Flaubert means that high-quality work draws more attention, including negative feedback, just as white cloth easily shows fleas. This suggests that the clearer or more noticeable something is, the more it invites scrutiny and criticism.

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