Quote

The object of man's worship, whatever it be, will naturally be his standard of perfection. He clothes it with every attribute, belonging, in his view, to a perfect character; and this character he himself endeavors to attain.

— Simon Greenleaf

Sentiment: POSITIVE

←Previous Next→

✓Similar Perspectives

This perfection is the restoration of man to the state of holiness from which he fell, by creating him anew in Christ Jesus, and restoring to him that image and likeness of God which he has lost.

— Adam Clarke

To be perfectly just is an attribute of the divine nature; to be so to the utmost of our abilities, is the glory of man.

— Joseph Addison

The perfection of Christian character depends wholly upon the grace and strength found alone in God.

— Ellen G. White

In our western civilization we have the glorious example, the great standard of perfection and the teachings of the Christ to guide us. He acts for us as Mediator between our personality and our Soul.

— Edward Bach

Perfectionism attaches to what is valued in the culture.

— Gloria Steinem

Perfection does not exist - only God is perfect.

— Carolina Herrera

Self-made men often worship their creator.

— Bryant H. McGill

But some one will say that this supreme Being, who made all things, and those also who conferred on men particular benefits, are entitled to their respective worship.

— Lactantius

Perfection does not consist in any singular state or condition of life, or in any particular set of duties, but in holy and religious conduct of ourselves in every state of Life.

— William Law

✗Opposing Perspectives

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

— George Orwell