Quotations are the fundamental distillation of a writer’s life and thinking as recorded in words and phrases for posterity. Through them the reader is afforded the unique opportunity to share in the thoughts, the life and the experiences of the writer. In a special way, they offer the reader a window into the mind of the author and hopefully an inducement to read further and learn more about the author and the story he relates.

On a wider scale, they are, as William Feather wrote, “the wisdom of the wise and the experience of the ages preserved into perpetuity“, and as such they are available for the enrichment and enhancement of humanity, regardless of age, sex, race, educational or economic status. They are indeed, as the Talmud states, “food for the famished”.

The collection of quotations presented in this blog, have been chosen by me because of their special impact upon me. They have been published so that you too, may experience the joy I have had over the years reading them and getting to know the authors.

I trust that you will come to know the feeling of deep satisfaction possible from reading them, searching out the author and meditating upon their meaning and their impact on your life.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

PERFECTION

Aim at Perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. ….Lord Chesterfield

The true Perfection of man lies not in what man has, but in what man is. …..Oscar Wilde

Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add;
But when there is nothing left to take away. ……Antoine de St. Exupery

Perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things;
-But in doing ordinary things, extraordinarily well. …..Angelique Arnaud

The very Perfection of man is to find out his own imperfections. …..St. Augustine

Perfectionism is the enemy of creation. …..John Updike

Perfection is a road, not a destination. …..Burk Hudson

Perfection is obtained by slow degrees;
It requires the hand of time. …..Francois Voltaire
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