Eric Robert MorseIt is better to fail at perfection than it is to succeed at mediocrity.
About This Quote
The quote above is one that is often quoted by families. The basic idea is that you should strive to do your best, but not strive to be perfect. We all make mistakes and the goal should be to learn from them and move on. You can't get everything perfect right away, or it will take too long to gain perfection. Instead, you should use the time you spend chasing perfection on things you can achieve quickly.
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