Perfectionism Quotes

82 quotes by 56 authors

In order to go on living one must try to escape the death involved in perfectionism. — Hannah Arendt
Perfectionism is not a quest for the best. It is a pursuit of the worst in ourselves, the part that tells us that nothing we… — Julia Cameron
Perfectionism is the fear of being criticized. — Caroline Myss
Whatever happens, there are always things you could have done better. You score two goals and you usually feel you could have done better. You… — Eric Cantona
Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor; the enemy of the people. It will keep you insane your whole life. — Anne Lamott
I picture the vast realm of the sciences as an immense landscape scattered with patches of dark and light. The goal towards which we must… — Denis Diderot
Perfectionism is slow death. — Hugh Prather
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… — Franklin D. Roosevelt
I can relate to girls with self esteem issues because growing up in this industry there is the side of you that is obsessed with… — Naya Rivera
I have to say that I've always believed perfectionism is more of a disease than a quality. I do try to go with the flow… — Rowan Atkinson
But I always feel that whatever I do, I could do better. I suppose it is perfectionism. — Rowan Atkinson
Perfectionism doesn't make you feel perfect. It makes you feel inadequate. — Maria Shriver
Perfectionism is the mother of procrastination. — Michael Hyatt
Perfectionism is simply putting a limit on your future. When you have an idea of perfect in your mind, you open the door to constantly… — John Eliot
Perfectionism has nothing to do with getting it right. Â It has nothing to do with fixing things. Â It has nothing to do with… — Julia Cameron
So go marry someone, provided you're equally yoked and you actually like being with each other. Go get a job, provided it's not wicked. Go… — Kevin DeYoung
When you strive for perfection, you compare different versions of what could be instead of being present with what is. Perfectionism is an attempt to… — Gary Zukav
Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life Besides, perfectionism will… — Anne Lamott
Perfectionism may look good in his shiny shoes, but heâ€™s a little bit of an asshole and no one invites him to their pool parties. — Ze Frank
Perfectionism is really a manifestation of the belief that one's efforts are never good enough. Imagine: How many of the obstacles standing in your way… — Ralph Marston

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