The chain of being is composed of a great number of hierarchical links, from the most basic and foundational elements up through the very highest perfection, in other words, God. God sits at the top of the chain, and beneath him sit the angels, both existing wholly in spirit form.
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Answer:
I think it means that you can think you are good but always want to be perfect
Explanation:
therefore you striving to be perfect would burn you out
