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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 attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time
Trifles go to make perfection, And perfection is no trifle.
Trifles go to make perfection, And perfection is no trifle.
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.
It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet read more
It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others.
Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self-solitude is the enemy of well-being.
Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self-solitude is the enemy of well-being.
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.
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.
The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.
The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.
