Quotes About The Pursuit Of Perfection

#1. 'Solutionism' for me is, above all, an unthinking pursuit of perfection - by means of technology - without coming to grips with the fact that imperfection is an essential feature of liberal democracy.

Evgeny Morozov

#2. As creators, our pursuit of perfection might be misguided, particularly if it comes at the expense of the things that matter.

Seth Godin

#3. The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic, and a terrible waste of time.

Ed Bliss

#4. I read every book about Buster Keaton and Chaplin to see how they worked - it's all about dedication, tunnel vision, pursuit of perfection, getting the gag right.

Paul Merton

#5. The pursuit of perfection prevents achievement of the satisfactory.

George Will

#6. I'm definitely on the pursuit of perfection ... I will always be learning.

Conor McGregor

#7. Culture being a pursuit of our total perfection by means of getting to know, on all the matters which most concern us, the best which has been thought and said in the world.

Matthew Arnold

#8. Perfection cannot be achieved by men," he told me. "Our highest calling is the pursuit of perfection. My haiku will be finished when I die, but it will never be perfect.

Andrew Vachss

#9. The pursuit of perfection keeps us from joy, love, peace, hope, and so many of the other gifts God intends for us.

Holley Gerth

#10. In the constant pursuit of perfection, junk food will always be a rather painful stumbling block

C.S. Woolley

#11. I'm in pursuit of what cannot be achieved: perfection.

Andrew Vachss

#12. The relentless pursuit of perfection has been my problem over the years. It's maybe held me back.

Ronnie O'Sullivan

#13. The indefatigable pursuit of an unattainable perfection, even though it consists in nothing more than in the pounding of an old piano, is what alone gives a meaning to our life on this unavailing star.

Logan Pearsall Smith

#14. Your darkest moments are not meant to be swept under the carpet, hidden from the world in the silent pursuit of perfection. The darkness you've overcome is your ticket into leadership. It's what you're meant to light up in the world.

Vironika Tugaleva

#15. I take so much pleasure at seeing customers who are happy: happy with what they eat, but happy with their friends and sharing a great moment together, and I think that is more important in life than the endless pursuit of perfection.

Daniel Boulud

#16. Fashion is the pursuit of perfection, Style is the acceptance of one's flaws.

Francesco Clemente

#17. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time, because nothing is ever perfect.
The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worthwhile. Therefore strive for excellence not perfection.

Alan Kulwicki

#18. I'm pretty aware that the pursuit of perfection is, inherently, a flawed concept.

Jonny Wilkinson

#19. The pursuit of perfection, then, is the pursuit of sweetness and light.

Matthew Arnold

#20. Success is a journey toward the relentless pursuit of perfection but not a destination.

Debasish Mridha

#21. If the pursuit of perfection is a way to prove our worth, in the end the pursuit will only prove our imperfections.

Craig D. Lounsbrough

#22. It's never too late - not now, not ever - for you to pursue your passion.

Debbi Fields

#23. 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.

Ralph Adams Cram

#24. The pursuit of perfection often impedes improvement.

George Will

#25. During adolescence imagination is boundless. The urge toward self-perfection is at its peak. And with all their self- absorption and personalized dreams of glory, youth are in pursuit of something larger than personal passions, some values or ideals to which they might attach their imaginations.

Louise J. Kaplan

#26. I am honoured to be associated with a brand like Movado. It believes in the art of design and is known for its perfection worldwide. I have strong faith in the pursuit of perfection. I am looking forward to a long association.

Harbhajan Singh

#27. It is clear to you, I know, Lucilius, that no one can lead a happy life, or even one that is bearable, without the pursuit of wisdom, and that the perfection of wisdom is what makes the happy life, although even the beginnings of wisdom make life bearable.

Seneca.

#28. Vegetarianism serves as the criterion by which we know that the pursuit of moral perfection on the part of humanity is genuine and sincere.

Leo Tolstoy