Sayings about Perfection

I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. ~ Bible

He is lifeless that is faultless. ~ English Proverb

The diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor the man perfected without trials. ~ Chinese Proverb

If the best man’s faults were written on his forehead, it would make him pull his hat over his eyes. ~ Gaelic Proverb

Of no worldly good can the joy be perfect, unless it is shared by a friend. ~ Latin Proverb

Dear God: You do such wonderful things for complete strangers; why not for me? ~ Yiddish Proverb

If you search for a faultless woman, you will remain a bachelor. ~ Turkish Proverbs

A man can never be perfect in a hundred years; but he may become corrupt in less than a day. ~ Chinese Proverb

Perfect love sometimes does not come till the first grandchild. ~ Welsh Proverbs

He that will have a perfect brother must resign himself to remain brotherless. ~ Italian Proverbs

There are two kinds of perfect people: those who are dead, and those who have not been born yet. ~ Chinese Proverb

The man who has done nothing but wait for his ship to comein has already missed the boat. ~ Saying

A beautiful thing is never perfect. ~ Egyptian Proverbs

Even the best needles are not sharp at both ends. ~ Chinese Proverb

Silence is a wonderful jewel for a woman but she seldom wears it. ~ Danish Proverbs

Perfection anywhere is very rare. ~ Yiddish Proverb

Haste is the mother of imperfection. ~ Brazilian Proverbs

The complete fool is half prophet. ~ Yiddish Proverb

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear. ~ Bible

If the rich could hire other people to die for them, the poor could make a wonderful living. ~ Yiddish Proverb

Gold cannot be pure, and people cannot be perfect. ~ Chinese Proverb

Poverty is a wonderful thing. It sticks to a man after all his friends have forsaken him. ~ Hebrew Proverb

Moustaches hide the imperfections of the mouth. ~ Arabian Proverb

Education begins a gentleman, conversation completes him. ~ English Proverb

Be ye therefore perfect, eve as your Father who is in heaven is perfect. ~ Bible

One day in perfect health is a lot. ~ Arabian Proverb

Better to have a diamond with a few small flaws than a rock that is perfect. ~ Indian Proverbs

Who seeks a faultless friend remains friendless. ~ Turkish Proverbs

Nobody is perfect. ~ Palestine Proverb

A woman who has not been twice married cannot know what a perfect marriage is. ~ Nigerian Proverb

Communism is the complete opposite. ~ Polish Proverb

No barber shaves so close but another finds his work. ~ English Proverb

Never to forsake your ideals is better than dreaming of great things. ~ German Proverb

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. ~ Chinese Proverb

Perfect love cannot be without equality. ~ Scottish Proverbs

My strength is made perfect in weakness. ~ Bible

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