Excellence Quote by Richard Steele Download Open image “A man cannot have an idea of perfection in another, which he was never sensible of in himself.” — Richard Steele ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.4 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Excellence Ideas Men Perfection Sensible
[Perfection] is only possible if the mind of man is changed, if he, of his own sweet will, changes his mind; and the great… — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
Man always is perfect, or he never could become so; but he had to realise it. — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
Perfection is only an ideal for man; it cannot be attained, for man is made imperfect. — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
The perfectionist is bound to be a neurotic, he cannot enjoy life, until he is perfect. And perfection as such never happens, it is… — Rajneesh Copy Share Image
Though a man has all other perfections, and wants discretion, he will be of no great consequence in the world; but if he has… — Joseph Addison Copy Share Image
A man can do his best only by confidently seeking (and perpetually missing) an unattainable perfection. — Ralph Barton Perry Copy Share Image
In the light of absolute values (religious or ethical) man himself is judged to be limited or imperfect, while he can occasionally accomplish acts… — T. E. Hulme Copy Share Image
When a man is perfect, he sees perfection in others. When he sees imperfection, it is his own mind projecting itself. — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
Nobody can be perfect unless he admits his faults, but if he has faults how can he be perfect? — Laurence J. Peter Copy Share Image
No man can become perfect until he knows his true nature. And the person who knows his or her true nature cannot be an… — Lokendra Singh Copy Share Image
“And I pray mark how he begins: he sets not up trophies to himself, but triumphs in his God-- "I will love thee, O… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
Pride destroys all symmetry and grace, and affectation is a more terrible enemy to fine faces than the small-pox. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
People spend their lives in the service of their passions instead of employing their passions in the service of their lives. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
The world is grown so full of dissimulation and compliment, that men's words are hardly any signification of their thoughts. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
It is a certain sign of an ill heart to be inclined to defamation. They who are harmless and innocent can have no gratification… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
I was going home two hours ago, but was met by Mr. Griffith, who has kept me ever since. . . . I will… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
I love to consider an Infidel, whether distinguished by the title of deist, atheist, or free-thinker. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the weakness of an exalted character. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
It is an impertinent and unreasonable fault in conversation for one man to take up all the discourse. — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
It is a secret known but to few, yet of no small use in the conduct of life, that when you fall into a… — Richard Steele Copy Share Image
The pursuit of perfection is frustrating and a waste of time, because nothing is ever perfect. The pursuit of excellence is commendable and worthwhile.… — Alan Kulwicki Copy Share Image
“But young men have not only this frivolous ambition of being thought masters of execution, inciting them on the one hand, but also their… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Many humanists have argued that happiness involves a combination of hedonism and creative moral development; that an exuberant life fuses excellence and enjoyment, meaning… — Paul Kurtz Copy Share Image
Our civilization, bequeathed to us by fierce adventurers, eaters of meat and hunters, is so full of hurry and combat, so busy about many… — James Joyce Copy Share Image
“In your goals to go the extra mile, prepare to pay an extra cost. Excellence is to be exceptional, surpassing, more competent and a… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
We want to promote the great quality of athletics - and maintain it's integrity - all over the world. — Alberto Juantorena Copy Share Image
“Anytime I see a rainbow, what comes into my mind is how skillful and talented someone was to create an ark that didn't leak… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
If you are the master be sometimes blind, if you are the servant be sometimes deaf. — R. Buckminster Fuller Copy Share Image