phrase "God is in the details"
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The phrase "God is in the details" is a proverbial expression emphasizing that careful attention to small, precise elements is crucial to the quality and success of any work or project.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| phrase "God is in the details" canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T731130 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: phrase "God is in the details" Context triple: [Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, coinOrPopularized, phrase "God is in the details"]
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A.
Word of God
The Word of God is a Christological title that identifies Jesus Christ as the divine self-revelation and ultimate expression of God’s will and truth.
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B.
Deus Nobis Fiducia
Deus Nobis Fiducia is the Latin motto of George Washington University, expressing the institution’s trust or confidence in God.
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C.
On God
"On God" is a gospel-influenced hip-hop track by Kanye West from his 2019 album *Jesus Is King*, featuring themes of faith, gratitude, and divine protection.
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D.
33 “GOD”
"33 'GOD'" is an experimental indie folk song by Bon Iver that blends cryptic lyrics, layered vocals, and unconventional song structure, featured on the album "22, A Million."
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E.
Ditat Deus
Ditat Deus is the Latin state motto of Arizona, meaning "God enriches" or "God gives wealth."
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: phrase "God is in the details" Target entity description: The phrase "God is in the details" is a proverbial expression emphasizing that careful attention to small, precise elements is crucial to the quality and success of any work or project.
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A.
Word of God
The Word of God is a Christological title that identifies Jesus Christ as the divine self-revelation and ultimate expression of God’s will and truth.
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B.
Deus Nobis Fiducia
Deus Nobis Fiducia is the Latin motto of George Washington University, expressing the institution’s trust or confidence in God.
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C.
On God
"On God" is a gospel-influenced hip-hop track by Kanye West from his 2019 album *Jesus Is King*, featuring themes of faith, gratitude, and divine protection.
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D.
33 “GOD”
"33 'GOD'" is an experimental indie folk song by Bon Iver that blends cryptic lyrics, layered vocals, and unconventional song structure, featured on the album "22, A Million."
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E.
Ditat Deus
Ditat Deus is the Latin state motto of Arizona, meaning "God enriches" or "God gives wealth."
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
aphorism
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idiom ⓘ proverbial expression ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
craft quality
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meticulousness ⓘ perfectionism ⓘ professionalism ⓘ thoroughness ⓘ |
| category |
English proverbs
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expressions about quality ⓘ work ethic sayings ⓘ |
| connotation | positive ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
importance of attention to detail
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importance of precision ⓘ importance of small elements in a project ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeForm | The devil is in the details ⓘ |
| hasSubjectMatter |
design refinement
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project execution ⓘ work quality ⓘ |
| implies |
carelessness in minor points can undermine a project
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small details can determine overall success or failure ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| meaning |
careful attention to small details leads to high quality results
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success depends on precision in minor aspects ⓘ |
| oftenContrastedWith | The devil is in the details ⓘ |
| partOf | English-language proverbial tradition ⓘ |
| register | informal ⓘ |
| usedAs |
advice in professional contexts
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motto for quality-focused work ⓘ |
| usedInContext |
architecture
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art ⓘ craftsmanship ⓘ design ⓘ engineering ⓘ project management ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: phrase "God is in the details" Description of subject: The phrase "God is in the details" is a proverbial expression emphasizing that careful attention to small, precise elements is crucial to the quality and success of any work or project.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.