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The intellect of man is forced to choose perfection of the life, or of the work, and if it take read more
The intellect of man is forced to choose perfection of the life, or of the work, and if it take the second must refuse a heavenly mansion, raging in the dark.
Some of us (perfectionists, especially) fuss so much over making the 'right' choice, but in life, all that's really needed read more
Some of us (perfectionists, especially) fuss so much over making the 'right' choice, but in life, all that's really needed is to make any' good' choice, believe in it, go through with it, and accept the consequences.
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
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.
Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.
Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.
The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job application form.
The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out a job application form.
The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.
The only nice thing about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.
This is the very perfection of a man, to find out his own imperfections.
This is the very perfection of a man, to find out his own imperfections.
No one becomes perfect, but some become great.
No one becomes perfect, but some become great.
