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“Nobody is perfect, though. We all want everyone to think we are, but perfection is some crazy mythical state that we can never achieve. It is a goal beyond our grasp, always shifting and changing and taunting us, because it knows...it knows we can never reach it.” quote by Carrie Jones
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“Nobody is perfect, though. We all want everyone to think we are, but perfection is some crazy mythical state that we can never achieve. It is a goal beyond our grasp, always shifting and changing and taunting us, because it knows...it knows we can never reach it.”

Carrie Jones

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Perfection is an unattainable myth; chasing it leads to perpetual dissatisfaction.

In simple terms: Perfection can’t be reached.

Key Takeaway

Accept imperfection and focus on growth.

Themes

self‑acceptance growth realism

Mood

motivational hopeful

Type

self‑help inspirational

When to use this quote

  • goal setting
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “good enough” look like for you?
  • How can you celebrate progress over perfection?
A Different Perspective

Striving for excellence can be healthy if realistic.

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