The pursuit of perfection often impedes improvement.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance.
Perfectionists demand perfection from themselves first and foremost.
Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we do will ever be good enough - that we should try again.
The relentless pursuit of perfection has been my problem over the years. It's maybe held me back.
Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a shield.
I'm a perfectionist, and I always think that I can do better what I have done, even if it's good.
Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life's ironies that this, which we all aim at, is better not quite achieved.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
There is a passion for perfection which you will rarely see fully developed; but you may note this fact, that in successful lives it is never wholly lacking.