Quotes about Perfectionism

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Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole lif — Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and pickin — Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or pred — William Faulkner
HOW do you define a word without concrete meaning? To each his own, the saying goes, soWHYpush to attain an ideal state — Ellen Hopkins, Perfect
Too many people spend too much time trying to perfect something before they actually do it. Instead of waiting for perfe — Paul Arden
Whenever I think of something but can't think of what it was I was thinking of, I can't stop thinking until I think I'm — Criss Jami, Killosophy
There is truth, my boy. But the doctrine you desire, absolute, perfect dogma that alone provides wisdom, does not exist. — Hermann Hesse, The Glass Bead Game
Embrace being perfectly imperfect. Learn from your mistakes and forgive yourself, you’ll be happier. — Roy Bennett
Clinging to our ideas of perfection isolates us from life and is a barrier. — Sharon Salzberg, Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection
Don't aim for perfection. Aim for 'better than yesterday'. — Izey Victoria Odiase
The wholesome pursuit of excellence feels quite different from perfectionism. — Sharon Salzberg, Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection
Perfection is not to be attained, but to be pursued infinitely. — Abhijit Naskar
Don't waste your whole lifetime waiting for the perfect life when there's a perfectly good one within and right in front — Rasheed Ogunlaru
You are magnificent beyond measure, perfect in your imperfections, and wonderfully made. — Abiola Abrams, The Sacred Bombshell Handbook of Self-Love
Perfection is born of imperfection. — Richie Norton
Perfectionism is a disease. Procrastination is a disease. ACTION is the cure. — Richie Norton
When shame is met with compassion and not received as confirmation of our guilt, we can begin to see how slant a lens it — Maureen Brady, Beyond Survival: A Writing Journey for Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse
There is no perfection, only beautiful versions of brokenness. — Shannon L. Alder
Flaws.We all have them. BUT, they are all about perception. What I consider as a flaw may not be what someone else consi — Horacio Jones
Her beauty is laced in her strength and interwoven through her flaws. She embodies perfection. — Kierra C.T. Banks