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"Lily and James only made you Secret-Keeper because I suggested it,” Black hissed, so venomously that Pettigrew took a step backward. “I thought it was the perfect plan... a bluff... Voldemort would be sure to come after me, would never dream they’d use a weak, talentless thing like you... It must have been the finest moment of your miserable life, telling Voldemort you could hand him the Potters."
"The too perfect security of the Upper-worlders had led them to a slow movement of degeneration, a general dwindling in size, strength, and intelligence."
"I used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really."
"I remember in particular my first victory when I achieved a very fast time in what were perfect conditions but since then the wind has always been a factor against me."
"My analysis of the situation was that Roman Polanski wasn't trying to break us down or get a performance out of us by destroying us. He was absolutely, very simply, trying to recreate this clear picture in his head. And the pictures he creates are absolutely perfect, and they are exactly what he saw in his head."
"Ever since my daughter was born I feel the fleetingness of time. And I don't want to waste it on getting the perfect lip color."
"A perfect Muslim is he from whose tongue and hands mankind is safe."
"I have repeatedly stated that satyagraha never fails and that one perfect satyagrahi is enough to vindicate Truth."
"Salvation of the Gita is perfect peace."
"No perfect democracy is possible without perfect nonviolence at the back of it."
"Perfect nonviolence is difficult. It admits to no weakness."
"Indeed, one perfect resister is enough to win the battle of Right against Wrong."
"Without real nonviolence, there would be perfect anarchy."
"To find truth completely is to realize oneself and one's destiny, i.e. to become perfect."
"The Way of Tao is this: It strives not, but conquers; It speaks not, but all is made clear; It summons not, but its house is crowded; It contrives not, but the design is perfect."
"The very best place to be in all the world is St. Mary's parish, Jamaica. And the best spot in St. Mary's is Port Maria, though all of St. Mary's is fine. Old Maker put himself to a lot of trouble to make that part of the island of Jamaica, for everything there is perfect."
"This season don't get lost in making the perfect meal or become overwhelmed with all the folks in your house. Use this time to center yourself."
"The persistent man with a poor plan stands a better chance of winning than the man with a perfect plan who hesitates and waivers in carrying it out."
"Unlimited power may be available when two or more people coordinate their thoughts and actions in a spirit of perfect harmony for the attainment of a definite purpose."
"Here is an old Oriental proverb: *A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.* It is difficult to anticipate just how a situation will develop in every detail until you take a step forward and try out your present equipment. Then, if weaknesses appear, you will have clues as to how to strengthen your resources. No scheme or plan is perfect. Perfection is a process, not an end."
