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82 Perfectionism quotes by 55 unique authors

Perfection, fortunately, is not the only alternative to mediocrity. A more sensible alternative is excellence. Striving for excellence is stimulating and rewarding; striving for perfection--in… — Ed Bliss
Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there is no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal. Additionally, perfectionism is more about perception - we… — BrenÃ© Brown
In a weird kind of way, music has afforded me an idealism and perfectionism that I could never attain as me. — Billy Corgan
The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism and become a fearless mother is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly -… — Arianna Huffington
Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor. — Anne Lamott
Europe seems a little softer, but in America it's harsh. In L.A., where I live, it's all about perfectionism. — Alanis Morissette
Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is… — Anne Lamott
perfectionism is a slow death. if everything were to turn out just like i would want it to, just like i would plan for it… — Hugh Prather
Strive for excellence, not perfection, because we don't live in a perfect world. — Joyce Meyer
Clutter and mess show us that life is being lived...Tidiness makes me think of held breath, of suspended animation... Perfectionism is a mean, frozen form… — Anne Lamott
But I am learning that perfection isn't what matters. In fact, it's the very thing that can destroy you if you let it. — Emily Giffin
Perfectionism means that you try desperately not to leave so much mess to clean up. But clutter and mess show us that life is being… — Anne Lamott
Perfectionism doesn't believe in practice shots. It doesn't believe in improvement. Perfectionism has never heard that anything worth doing is worth doing badly--and that if… — Julia Cameron
Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers… — BrenÃ© Brown
Perfectionism means that you try not to leave so much mess to clean up. But clutter and mess show us that life is being lived. — Anne Lamott
Healthy striving is self-focused: "How can I improve", Perfectionism is other-focused:"What will they think — BrenÃ© Brown
Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid… — BrenÃ© Brown
Perfectionism is self destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal. — BrenÃ© Brown
Too many people spend too much time trying to perfect something before they actually do it. Instead of waiting for perfection, run with what you… — Paul Arden
Perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self- solitude is the enemy of well- being. — John Updike
Perfectionism kills art. I find that if I criticise myself, it spoils the fun. You can get paralysed by analysis - it takes all the… — Geri Halliwell
Perfectionism attaches to what is valued in the culture. — Gloria Steinem
Fuck you perfectionism. Without you, I am brilliant. — Ritu Ghatourey
Perfectionism paralyzes you and keeps you from accomplishing your goals. — Senoraroy
Aim for SUCCESS, not PERFECTION. Never give UP your RIGHT to be WRONG, because then you will lose the ABILITY to learn NEW THINGS and… — Sachin Sajwan

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