Imperfect Quotes - Page 4

Perfectionism, no less than isolationism or imperialism or power politics, may obstruct the paths to international peace. Let us not forget that the retreat to isolationism a quarter of a century ago was started not by a direct attack against international cooperation but against the alleged imperfections of the peace.

Perfection is unattainable, so I like to live in imperfection.

Choose silence of all virtues, for by it you hear other men's imperfections, and conceal your own.

If you're going to go through hell... I suggest you come back learning something.

In my eyes, perfection is imperfection

Don't permit fear of failure to prevent effort. We are all imperfect and will fail on occasions, but fear of failure is the greatest failure of all.

The renowned seventh-century Zen master Seng-tsan taught that true freedom is being "without anxiety about imperfection.

I’m vain because I’m imperfect.

Imperfections define perfection

I believe that for all our imperfections, we are full of decency and goodness, and that the forces that divide us are not as strong as those that unite us.

To sit in judgment of those things which you perceive to be wrong or imperfect is to be one more person who is part of judgment, evil or imperfection.

Be patient with everyone, but above all with yourself. I mean do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage

History balances the frustration of 'how far we have to go' with the satisfaction of 'how far we have come.' It teaches us tolerance for the human shortcomings and imperfections which are not uniquely of our generation, but of all time.

A bicultural upbringing is a rich but imperfect thing

Being perfect is boring. It's the imperfections that make us perfect.

Nothing we see or hear is perfect. But right there in the imperfection is perfect reality.

The enso contains the perfect and imperfect; that is why it is always complete.

We must act, knowing that our work will be imperfect.

I cling to my imperfection, as the very essence of my being.

Within our perceived weaknesses and imperfections lies the key to realizing our true strength.

As long as human beings are imperfect, there will always be arguments for extending the power of government to deal with these imperfections. The only logical stopping place is totalitarianism -- unless we realize that tolerating imperfections is the price of freedom.

If you can learn to love the imperfect people in your family then it's possible that someone can learn to love a imperfect you.

How happy I am to see myself as imperfect and to be in need of God's mercy.

It is precisely from the regret left by the imperfect work that the next one can be born.

Perfection is the willingness to be imperfect.