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“Emulation has been termed a spur to virtue, and assumes to be a spur of gold. But it is a spur composed of baser materials, and if tried in the furnace will be found to want that fixedness which is the characteristic of gold. He that pursues virtue, only to surpass others, is not far from wishing others less forward than himself; and he that rejoices too much at his own perfections will be too little grieved at the defects of other men.”

Source: Lacon, Or, Many Things in a Few Words: Addressed to Those who Think

“If we believe in a God at all, we must surely ascribe to him perfection of wisdom and perfection of goodness; we are then forced to conceive of Him - however strange it may sound to those who believe, not only without seeing but also without thinking - as without will, because He must always necessarily pursue the course which is wisest and best.”

Ifs Thinking Believe May Courses Sound Seeing Strange Goodness Perfection Pursue Wisest

Book:The Theosophical Writings of Annie Besant

Source: The Theosophical Writings of Annie Besant

“Demand perfection of yourself and you'll seldom attain it. Fear of making a mistake is the biggest single cause of making one. Relax - pursue excellence, not perfection.”

Spiritual Causes Mistake Demand Perfection Excellence Pursue Relax Making Mistakes Not Perfect

Author:Lloyd (Bud) Winter

“One should assiduously pursue perfection without ever claiming to attain it.”

Should Perfection Pursue

Author:Nicolas Malebranche

“It’s called the pursuit of perfection. The pursuit is the idea that you’ll never be perfect in gymnastics but you can continue to pursue it as long as you’re doing it. I don’t think it’s possible to be perfect in gymnastics. It’s just one of those sports that you’re always trying to improve and pursue that perfection.”

Thinking Trying Long Ideas Sports Perfect Perfection Pursuit Pursue Just One Always Trying Gymnastics Pursuit Of Perfection

Author:Jonathan Horton

“Relentlessly pursue perfection knowing we won't catch it, but in the process we'll achieve excellence.”

Process Knowing Achieve Perfection Excellence Theatre Pursue

Author:Vince Lombardi

“And, more importantly, reach for the stars. And realize that it is never too late – not now, not ever – for you to pursue your passion, your pursuit of perfection. And most importantly, your perseverance for making it happen.”

Happens Passion Stars Realizing Late Perfection Perseverance Pursuit Pursue Too Late Never Too Late Pursuit Of Perfection

Author:Debbi Fields