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The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.
The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.
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 achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
The artist who aims at perfection in everything achieves it in nothing.
The artist who aims at perfection in everything achieves it in nothing.
Crave not perfection from others & you will get the best behaviour they can offer.
Crave not perfection from others & you will get the best behaviour they can offer.
So much perfection argues rottenness somewhere.
So much perfection argues rottenness somewhere.
A beautiful thing is never perfect.
A beautiful thing is never perfect.
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.