A rule of thumb in film editing

Think of the woman in France who got her face rebuilt. She looks like
a monster. It does little good to say "But think of what she looked
like before"
Because no one, seeing her for the first time. Ever appreciates
that. Likewise, never pride yourself on what you've cut out from a
prior version no one will ever see. Look at what's there, always,
for the first time.