Imperfection Quotes - Page 3

In my eyes, perfection is imperfection

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

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.

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.

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.

The praise we seek for our own virtues sometimes tempts us to flatter the imperfections of other men.

To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality.

As we lay hold upon the truth of God, its influence must affect us. It must elevate us. It must remove from us every imperfection.

Intuitive cognition of a thing is cognition that enables us to know whether the thing exists or does not exist, in such a way that, if the thing exists, then the intellect immediately judges that it exists and evidently knows that it exists, unless the judgment happens to be impeded through the imperfection of this cognition.

It is a great imperfection to complain unceasingly of little things.

Don't get upset with your imperfections. Surrender to the Power of God's Love, which is greater than our weakness.

I love this world because it is imperfect. It is imperfect, and that's why it is growing; if it was perfect it would have been dead. Growth is possible only if there is imperfection. I would like you to remember again and again, I am imperfect, the whole universe is imperfect, and to love this imperfection, to rejoice in this imperfection is my whole message.

Today I will learn to reject shame. Shame is an overwhelming sense that who I am isn't good enough. I realize that I am good enough, and that my imperfections are part of being human. I let go of shame.

I embrace the imperfections and celebrate them.

You can't be perfect, so enjoy your imperfections.

Imperfection is not our personal problem - it is a natural part of existing.

The bonds that unite us to another human being are sanctified when he or she adopts the same point of view as ourselves in judging one of our imperfections.

Eternal vigilance is only part of the price of freedom. The maturity to live with imperfections is another crucial part of the price of freedom.