Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I'm in pursuit of what cannot be achieved: perfection.
In this fallen world, I suspect we will never achieve perfection. But that won't stop me trying.
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.
Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.
The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism and become a fearless mother is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly - indeed to embrace uncertainty and imperfection.
The pursuit of perfection often impedes improvement.
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Pursuit of perfection is futile. Instead, I prioritize and often realize goals or tasks I've been aiming for just aren't that important.
To pursue a goal which is by definition unattainable is to condemn oneself to a state of perpetual unhappiness.
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.