Make the section on consistency a separate section, as in the

original.  Close an unmatched parenthesis at the very end.

pep-0008.txt

@@ -16,8 +16,23 @@ Introduction
     Please see the companion informational PEP describing style
     guidelines for the C code in the C implementation of Python[1].
 
-    Note, rules are there to be broken.  Two good reasons to break a
-    particular rule:
+    This document was adapted from Guido's original Python Style
+    Guide essay[2].  This PEP inherits that essay's incompleteness.
+
+
+A Foolish Consistency is the Hobgoblin of Little Minds
+
+    A style guide is about consistency. Consistency with this style
+    guide is important.  Consistency within a project is more
+    important. Consistency within one module or function is most
+    important.
+
+    But most importantly: know when to be inconsistent -- sometimes
+    the style guide just doesn't apply. When in doubt, use your best
+    judgement. Look at other examples and decide what looks best. And
+    don't hesitate to ask!
+
+    Two good reasons to break a particular rule:
 
     (1) When applying the rule would make the code less readable, even
         for someone who is used to reading code that follows the rules.
@@ -26,9 +41,6 @@ Introduction
         (maybe for historic reasons) -- although this is also an
         opportunity to clean up someone else's mess (in true XP style).
 
-    This document was adapted from Guido's original Python Style
-    Guide essay[2].  This PEP inherits that essay's incompleteness.
-
 
 Code lay-out
 
@@ -377,7 +389,7 @@ Naming Conventions
       enforced by Python 1.4) in those cases where it is important
       that only the current class accesses an attribute.  (But realize
       that Python contains enough loopholes so that an insistent user
-      could gain access nevertheless, e.g. via the __dict__ attribute.
+      could gain access nevertheless, e.g. via the __dict__ attribute.)
 
 
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