The pursuit of perfection always implies a definite aristocracy, which is as much a goal of effort as a noble philosophy, an august civil polity or a great art.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Perfectionism attaches to what is valued in the culture.
I like the ideology of there being no such thing as perfection. But I'm of the opinion that I have witnessed perfection at various times, especially in art.
To be ambitious of true honor, of the true glory and perfection of our natures, is the very principle and incentive of virtue.
It's the job of intellectuals and writers to cast doubt on perfection.
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.
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.
Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Perfection spawns doctrines, dictators and totalitarian ideas.