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 essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.

The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.

Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.

Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.

Perfection is our goal, excellence will be tolerated.

Perfection is our goal, excellence will be tolerated.

Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.

Trifles 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.

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.

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

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

They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds.

They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds.