Austin-kleon Quote by Austin Kleon

“Don’t let perfectionism become an excuse for never getting started.”

— Marilu Henner

“Editing is the very edge of your knowledge forced to grow--a test you can't cheat on.”

— S. Kelley Harrell

“What is perfection, anyway? It's the death of creativity, that's what I think, while change on the other hand, is the cornerstone of new…

— Diane Keaton

“Perfectionism is the enemy of creativity.”

— Nathan Meunier

“Editing is a kind of creative activity where, in a perfect world, an author and an editor find that elusive oneness to understand each…

— Sahara Sanders

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

— Seth Godin

“Perfectionism is a mean, frozen form of idealism, while messes are the artist’s true friend. What people somehow (inadvertently, I’m sure) forgot to mention…

— Anne Lamott

“Being perfect is more than just unnecessary. It’s harmful to your productivity.”

— Damon Zahariades

“Perfection is an everlasting goal to pursue. It reminds us that we are mortal beings capable of making mistakes. When we correct them, it…

— Ellen J. Barrier

“Striving for perfection can get in the way during the early stages of the creative process.”

— David Kelley

“Perfection is fragile; interacting with something that seems perfect puts it in peril.”

— Sharon Salzberg

“I don't know who started this thing about being perfect but the sooner we ditch that idea the happier we all will be!”

— Alastair Arnott