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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.
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.
The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.
The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.
A perfection of means, and confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem.
A perfection of means, and confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem.
The artist who aims at perfection in everything achieves it in nothing.
The artist who aims at perfection in everything achieves it in nothing.
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.
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.
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
A beautiful thing is never perfect.
A beautiful thing is never perfect.
