Imperfection Quotes

I cling to my imperfection, as the very essence of my being.

Every thing that grows Holds in perfection but a little moment. (Sonnet 15)

If God creates a world of particles and waves, dancing in obedience to mathematical and physical laws, who are we to say that he cannot make use of those laws to cover the surface of a small planet with living creatures? A god whose creation is so imperfect that he must be continually adjusting it […]

“Finality is death. Perfection is finality. Nothing is perfect. There are lumps in it,” said the Philosopher.

I’m not suggesting that the play is without fault; all my plays are imperfect, I’m rather happy to say – it leaves me something to do.

This is the very perfection of a man, to find out his own imperfections.