imperfection Quotes and Messages

Imperfection is a natural part of being human. We all have flaws, and that's okay. In fact, our imperfections are what make us unique and special. These inspiring imperfection quotes will remind you of the beauty of imperfection and motivate you to embrace your flaws and live a more authentic life:

Practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice reduces the imperfection.

Practice doesn’t make perfect. Practice reduces the imperfection.

There are no mistakes or failures, only lessons.

There are no mistakes or failures, only lessons.

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.

Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.

Successful design is not the achievement of perfection but the minimization and accommodation of imperfection.

Successful design is not the achievement of perfection but the minimization and accommodation of imperfection.

To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality.

To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality.

Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.

Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.

Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull.

Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull.

I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I’m not afraid of my flaws.

I allow myself to fail. I allow myself to break. I’m not afraid of my flaws.

The flaws, the mistakes I make – that’s the real me.

The flaws, the mistakes I make – that’s the real me.

Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.

Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.

There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.

There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.

The beauty of imperfection is that it allows us to see our own humanity.

The beauty of imperfection is that it allows us to see our own humanity.

The word ‘imperfect’ actually spells ‘I’m perfect’ because everyone is perfect in their own imperfect ways.

The word ‘imperfect’ actually spells ‘I’m perfect’ because everyone is perfect in their own imperfect ways.

Imperfection is beauty. Madness is genius. It is better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

Imperfection is beauty. Madness is genius. It is better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.

In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.

There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.

There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.

Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly.

Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly.

The good man is the man who, no matter how morally unworthy he has been, is moving to become better.

The good man is the man who, no matter how morally unworthy he has been, is moving to become better.

Imperfections are not mistakes; they’re the marks of uniqueness and the badges of courage.

Imperfections are not mistakes; they’re the marks of uniqueness and the badges of courage.

You are just human. Being imperfect does not make you any less.

You are just human. Being imperfect does not make you any less.

Imperfections are not meant to be hidden; they are meant to be shared and celebrated.

Imperfections are not meant to be hidden; they are meant to be shared and celebrated.

Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.

Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.

To realize that you do not understand is a virtue; Not to realize that you do not understand is a defect.

To realize that you do not understand is a virtue; Not to realize that you do not understand is a defect.

We’re often afraid of looking at our shadow because we want to avoid the shame or embarrassment that comes along with admitting mistakes.

We’re often afraid of looking at our shadow because we want to avoid the shame or embarrassment that comes along with admitting mistakes.

Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.

Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.

When you’re willing to be vulnerable, you can surprise yourself at how strong you can be.

When you’re willing to be vulnerable, you can surprise yourself at how strong you can be.

We are all full of weakness and errors; let us mutually pardon each other our follies – it is the first law of nature.

We are all full of weakness and errors; let us mutually pardon each other our follies – it is the first law of nature.

A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections.

A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections.

I think that when you are famous every weakness is exaggerated.

I think that when you are famous every weakness is exaggerated.

You were born to be real, not to be perfect. You are here to be you, not to live someone else’s life.

You were born to be real, not to be perfect. You are here to be you, not to live someone else’s life.

You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.

You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.

We are all wonderful, beautiful wrecks. That’s what connects us–that we’re all broken, all beautifully imperfect.

We are all wonderful, beautiful wrecks. That’s what connects us–that we’re all broken, all beautifully imperfect.

Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except the best.

Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except the best.

The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.

The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.

Life is not always perfect. Like a road, it has many bends, ups and down, but that’s its beauty.

Life is not always perfect. Like a road, it has many bends, ups and down, but that’s its beauty.

Maybe the most any of us can expect of ourselves isn’t perfection but progress.

Maybe the most any of us can expect of ourselves isn’t perfection but progress.

I think every single imperfection adds to your beauty. I’d rather be imperfect than perfect.

I think every single imperfection adds to your beauty. I’d rather be imperfect than perfect.

All men have their frailties; and whoever looks for a friend without imperfections, will never find what he seeks.

All men have their frailties; and whoever looks for a friend without imperfections, will never find what he seeks.

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

Sometimes we strive so hard for perfection that we forget that imperfection is happiness.

Sometimes we strive so hard for perfection that we forget that imperfection is happiness.

If someone is too perfect they won’t look good. Imperfection is important.

If someone is too perfect they won’t look good. Imperfection is important.