1,286 Quotes About Perfection

Nothing would be done at all if one waited until one could do it so well that no one could find fault with it.

Seek perfection, and find joy in never attaining it.

I don't want to call myself a perfectionist because perfection is imperfection.

Call it the Absolute, the Ideal, Perfection, Sanctity, Decency, or what you will, but strive toward it or you will smother in the morass.

I take it, sir, that you do not approve of our new society." "Approval, sir, in my opinion, demands the attainment of perfection. And in that sense, you rather overrate the charms of your society. I'faith, for one thing, it does seem monstrous ill-dressed for any society, even a new one.

The pursuit of excellence is less profitable than the pursuit of bigness, but it can be more satisfying.

Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You'll be afraid you can't achieve it. It's your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best.

Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best.

All perfection is melancholy.