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No me lisonjeo de haber hecho una obra perfecta.
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The speaker modestly rejects the idea that the work is flawless. “I do not flatter myself” means they make no exaggerated claim about their achievement, while “a perfect work” sets the high standard they admit the work does not fully meet.
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- Poder Judicial del Estado de México
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