Susan Sarandon Quotes

I'm very open and honest, and I feel like it's important for women to hear that we're not perfect; none of us are perfect. And sometimes we aspire to have these ideas in our heads of what perfection is, and I probably would've been better off if I'd left myself alone.

We all can relate to people's weaknesses. We might put up a facade that everything is perfect but none of us are. When we see that weakness in somebody else, we understand or give ourselves a little bit of leeway.

I've learned to take things a little more easily, to be a little more forgiving of myself.

Whatever my situation is, I want to show that I'm not perfect, and perfect isn't real. The youth need to know that, especially.

I don't have to try to be perfect at everything.

I'm no expert. I have no psychic powers, and I sure don't possess any secret wisdom. I'm just Janet. I have strengths, weaknesses, fears, happiness, sadness. I experience joy and I experience pain. I'm highly emotional. I'm very vulnerable.

It's been hard, but I've finally come to the realization that it's okay to not be perfect.

I'm human. I mean, I'm not always happy.

Forgiveness for one's self is the only way we can keep going through life and give ourselves the best chance at being the best people we can be.

I want to be able to show people that I have flaws and they have flaws, too. And you know what that means? No one out there is perfect.

I don't pretend to be perfect.

Life is where you're at. Whatever you're doing is enough. You don't need to do everything well all the time. When you live your life like that, it's a huge relief.

I've learned that it's OK to be flawed.

I'm hard on myself, so I'm working on shifting perspective toward self-acceptance, with all my flaws and weaknesses.

The flaws, the mistakes I make - that's the real me.

I am certainly not perfect. I don't think you should try to be perfect for anyone. When you come to terms with that, then you're OK.

As I have got older, I have become easier on myself. It's about realising things can't be perfect.

The fastest way to break the cycle of perfectionism and become a fearless mother is to give up the idea of doing it perfectly - indeed to embrace uncertainty and imperfection.

My first book, 'Radical Acceptance', grew out of the suffering of feeling personally deficient and unworthy. Because most of us are so quick to turn against ourselves, the teachings and practices of radical acceptance continue as a strong current in 'True Refuge': nurturing a forgiving, understanding heart is a basic step on the path.

I have from time to time been a double A or triple A personality. I'm not anymore. I'm more lenient on myself.

I take deep breaths and be true to my heart.

I'm not perfect; I've never professed to be, and I don't want to be. How much fun is that?

I'm so not perfect.

So many people are like, 'I'm perfect.' I'm so imperfect; that's why I'm able to let everything out and let people see everything. 'Cause I'm just a mess like every other person that's a mess out there.

I gave up my struggle with perfection a long time ago. That is a concept I don't find very interesting anymore. Everyone just wants to look good in the photographs. I think that is where some of the pressure comes from. Be happy. Be yourself, the day is about a lot more.