No good work whatever can be perfect, and the demand for perfection is always a sign of a misunderstanding of read more

No good work whatever can be perfect, and the demand for perfection is always a sign of a misunderstanding of the ends of art.

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals read more

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.

When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.

When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.

Don't make a habit of pointing out other people's flaws. You're not perfect either. Look in the mirror before you read more

Don't make a habit of pointing out other people's flaws. You're not perfect either. Look in the mirror before you look out the window.

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.

Trifles go to make perfection, And perfection is no trifle.

Trifles go to make perfection, And perfection is no trifle.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God's business.

I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God's business.