Imperfectly Quotes

Whenever we encounter the Infinite in man, however imperfectly understood, we treat it with respect. Whether in the synagogue, the mosque, the pagoda, or the wigwam, there is a hideous aspect which we execrate and a sublime aspect which we venerate. So great a subject for spiritual contemplation, such measureless dreaming -- the echo of God on the human wall! - Victor Hugo

What I see in Nature is a magnificent structure that we can comprehend only very imperfectly, and that must fill a thinking person with a feeling of humility. This is a genuinely religious feeling that has nothing to do with mysticism. - Albert Einstein

This logic represents a fundamental challenge to the principles on which, however imperfectly, world peace and stability have rested for the last 58 years... My concern is that, if it were adopted, it could set precedents that resulted in a proliferation of the unilateral and lawless use of force, with or without credible justification. - Kofi Annan

The finest works of art are precious, among other reasons, because they make it possible for us to know, if only imperfectly and for a little while, what it actually feels like to think subtly and feel nobly. - Aldous Huxley

She is amazingly amazing, beautifully beautiful, and heavenly heavensent while being imperfectly perfect. She is the one for me. - Raghib Clitso

September 11 did not create the threat Saddam posed. But it altered crucially the balance of risk as to whether to deal with it or simply carry on, however imperfectly, trying to contain it. - Tony Blair

PORTUGUESE, n.pl. A species of geese indigenous to Portugal. They are mostly without feathers and imperfectly edible, even when stuffed with garlic. - Ambrose Bierce

Perfection is a relative term. Nonetheless, I'd rather be imperfectly perfect than being perfectly imperfect! - Unknown