George Washington Perfection Quotations

Perfection falls not to the share of mortals

We are not to expect perfection in this world; but mankind, in modern times, have apparently made some progress in the science of government.

We should amuse our evening hours of life in cultivating the tender plants, and bringing them to perfection, before they are transplanted to a happier clime.

We must take human nature as we find it, perfection falls not to the share of mortals.

And you will, by the dignity of your Conduct, afford occasion for Posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to Mankind, had this day been wanting, the World had never seen the last stage of perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining.