“Perfection is fragile; interacting with something that seems perfect puts it in peril.” — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
But I always feel that whatever I do, I could do better. I suppose it is perfectionism. — Rowan Atkinson Copy Share Image
“Remember that the antidote to perfectionism isn’t being good—it’s being loved.” — Henry Cloud Copy Share Image
“This is the first lie that perfectionism tells you about goals: Quit if it isn’t perfect.” — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
[perfectionism leads to] a tendency to apologize preemptively for one's efforts, knowing from experience that there's sure to be something wrong with… — William Westney Copy Share Image
“Perfectionism prevents action. Waiting until you have devised the perfect solution to something is merely a form of procrastination.” — Staffan Noteberg Copy Share Image
“In the pursuit of greatness, remember that perfection is an illusion. Embrace your flaws and let them fuel your journey.” — Henry Johnson Jr Copy Share Image
“Here's the reality of life,' he said. ' You make decisions with imperfect information and achieve imperfect results. The alternative is to… — Noelle Hancock Copy Share Image
“Intolerance of uncertainty: I must be 100% certain. Perfectionism: I must not make mistakes. Over-responsibility: I am responsible for everyone’s happiness and… — Jennifer Shannon Copy Share Image
Reaching for the stars, perfectionists may end up clutching air. They suffer from mood disorders, troubled relationships, and stress. They may even… — David D. Burns Copy Share Image
But I am learning that perfection isn't what matters. In fact, it's the very thing that can destroy you if you let… — Emily Giffin Copy Share Image
“It’s Too Hard Remember, perfectionism has no sense of gray, things are only black or white. You do it perfectly or you… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
I picture the vast realm of the sciences as an immense landscape scattered with patches of dark and light. The goal towards… — Denis Diderot Copy Share Image
“Perfectionism is the enemy of the author. There is a difference between good writing habits and perfectionism. The author who displays good… — Gudjon Bergmann Copy Share Image
Perfectionism is really a manifestation of the belief that one's efforts are never good enough. Imagine: How many of the obstacles standing… — Ralph Marston Copy Share Image
I love that, for Kanye [West], there's no difference between the epic and the personal. That makes him sound like a really… — David Longstreth Copy Share Image
“Our culture is obsessed with perfection, especially when it comes to the way women look. The parameters of acceptability as far as… — Yancy Lael Copy Share Image
“Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn… — David D. Burns Copy Share Image
“Excellence is a Kingdom value, and is not to be confused with perfectionism, which is a counterfeit and comes from the religious… — Lance Wallnau Copy Share Image
“The problem was that I carried around with me a tendency to feel that other people’s respect for me would vanish if… — John Cleese Copy Share Image
“Your day’s work might turn out to have been a mess. So what? Vonnegut said, “When I write, I feel like an… — Anne Lamott Copy Share Image
“Anyone can find the dirt on someone, but very few can wipe it from their own shoes.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
Perfectionism paralyzes you and keeps you from accomplishing your goals. — Senoraroy Copy Share Image
“We freeze up because we expect a certain result or because we want things to be perfect.” — Bernie Glassman Copy Share Image
Insecurity's best cover is perfectionism. That's where it becomes an art form. — Beth Moore Copy Share Image
“By achieving perfectionism in our professions; we disconnect ourselves from our souls. -Azal” — Varinder Azal Copy Share Image
“At its root, perfectionism isn’t really about a deep love of being meticulous. It’s about fear. Fear of making a mistake. Fear… — Michael Law Copy Share Image
“Perfectionism may look good in his shiny shoes, but he's a bit of an asshole and no one invites him to their… — Ze Frank Copy Share Image
“I'm not here to be small, to compare, to judge (myself or you), to fit in or to be perfect. I'm here… — Sue Fitzmaurice Copy Share Image
In LA, where I live, it's all about perfectionism. Beauty is now defined by your bones sticking out of your decolletage. For… — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
Being thin created intense anxiety that I wouldn't be able to maintain that weight for life, and I couldn't. — Jenni Schaefer Copy Share Image
“Under this aura of perfection he knows how flawed he really is but his intact denial system keeps this awareness suppressed in… — David W. Earle LPC- Love is Not Enough Copy Share Image
Film industry is a pretty brutal business. If you fall too far behind, all of the perfectionism in the world won't save… — Danny Boyle Copy Share Image
“[Judith Warner:] Our neurotic quest to perfect the mechanics of mothering can be interpreted as an effort to do on an individual… — Emily Matchar Copy Share Image