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.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull.
Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
Perfection itself is imperfection.
It's all about perfection, isn't it?
Some people strive for perfection, but I often find perfection boring.
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 doesn't exist.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
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.
In this fallen world, I suspect we will never achieve perfection. But that won't stop me trying.
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