The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise. From LearnThat.org. [Alden Nowlan (1933 - 1983) , Canadian writer]
Had only an imperfect understanding of his responsibilities. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
What other name is given to imperfect contrition and why is it called imperfect?. From Wordnik.com. [Baltimore Catechism No. 3 (of 4)] Reference
Too often purchased goods are delivered in imperfect condition or short in quantity. From Wordnik.com. [A Glance At The Future] Reference
And too often, balls were called "perfect" before they stopped rolling in imperfect spots. From Wordnik.com. [ESPN/ABC in the rough on British Open coverage] Reference
However, if he were to walk throughout the facility, the word imperfect would come to mind. From Wordnik.com. [One Summer Evening]
I have tried to describe the first moment and the elements involved as I see them in imperfect reports. From Wordnik.com. [A Royalist Fiasco] Reference
And second, that our government, although imperfect, is working well enough to investigate possible malfeasance. From Wordnik.com. [Senator Ted Stevens Indicted in Corruption Case - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
The head painter, Ill call him Ernesto, mentioned in imperfect English that hed seen our Kerry-Edwards sign. From Wordnik.com. [IsThatLegal?] Reference
This can be an incredibly complex process, and can easily result in imperfect results that are believed to be accurate. From Wordnik.com. [More on Useless Webmetrics/measurement companies. « The Paradigm Shift] Reference
I see fleeting planets spin, warp, cut in imperfect time and mothers, heart-twisted all bidding you open your mouth, little love. From Wordnik.com. [Little Love (funded!)] Reference
Persian monarchies were the two eyes of the world, which would remain imperfect and mutilated if either of them should be put out. From Wordnik.com. [The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire] Reference
Why are the obligations of nations called imperfect?. From Wordnik.com. [The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens.] Reference
Hull's tenure can be characterized as imperfect, at best. From Wordnik.com. [The Chronicle] Reference
All compound bodies are classified as imperfect or perfect. From Wordnik.com. [Mediaeval Lore from Bartholomew Anglicus] Reference
The sailor recalled the imperfect vision of the ocean inhabitants. From Wordnik.com. [Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel] Reference
Some joints lack one or more, and are therefore called imperfect joints. From Wordnik.com. [A Practical Physiology] Reference
Of course, he had his failings -- the greatest of them what Lamb called imperfect sympathy. From Wordnik.com. [English Literature: Modern Home University Library of Modern Knowledge] Reference
Please, I beg therefore, accept these sentiments as true even if their expression is imperfect. From Wordnik.com. [The Dressmaker] Reference
The gerundive nominals that are the canonical designators for states of affairs are called imperfect nominals because. From Wordnik.com. [States of Affairs] Reference
This was said from the standard of Rugby and Balliol, and the method that Clough calls imperfect had merits of its own. From Wordnik.com. [Critical Miscellanies, Vol. 1, Essay 5, Emerson] Reference
The clause (v. 10) lo 'yakhul, etc., is asyndetic, expressing result; the imperfect is a yaqtul concomitans (K.S. 152). From Wordnik.com. [Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1] Reference
The Verb Einai. emen the 1st person singular of the imperfect, which is condemned by Phrynichus, occurs frequently in the LXX. From Wordnik.com. [A Grammar of Septuagint Greek] Reference
If human nature is essentially immutable and imperfect, that is a serious philosophical problem for much of the Left and it's Utopianism. From Wordnik.com. [Federalist Paupers] Reference
No candidate is perfect, but the "imperfect" Obama is our hope. From Wordnik.com. [Clinton touts support from 'white Americans'] Reference
And in the process, she pioneered a new kind of imperfect beauty. From Wordnik.com. [Corinne Day: Pioneer of a new kind of beauty] Reference
You bear the guilt for every infant killed because they were 'imperfect'. From Wordnik.com. [Defending Your Existence] Reference
The "imperfect" pets that we encounter are by their nature, extra-special. From Wordnik.com. [Alison Stein Wellner: In Praise of Imperfect Pets] Reference
He once said that the Constitution was "imperfect" because it authorized slavery. From Wordnik.com. [John McCain Finally Gets Tough] Reference
The president called the bill -- quote -- "imperfect," but he said he had to sign it. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 11, 2009] Reference
Others will bear the guilt for believing that 'imperfect' individuals have a right to live. From Wordnik.com. [Defending Your Existence] Reference
KAYE (voice-over): A small town, a kind of imperfect mirror image of where much of this country may be headed. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 31, 2006] Reference
Her stories ring true precisely because they are full of the kind of imperfect details that make life what it is. From Wordnik.com. [Cathleen Falsani: Thrift Store Saints: Tales of a Second-Hand Savior] Reference
But he said Spain's inability to finish, underlined by lateness of their goal, meant their beauty was "imperfect". From Wordnik.com. [World Cup final: World's press agree that Spain are worthy champions] Reference
While conceding that the UN is "imperfect," Mr. Obama also called it "indispensible" at his press conference today. From Wordnik.com. [Ken Bacon: Obama's National Security Team] Reference
He conceded that the chart was "imperfect," but added that "it appears to be the best that can be found for this long time period.". From Wordnik.com. [Outlook for Home Prices Clouded by Spat Over Historical Trends] Reference
Hopi water officials informed Secretary Vilsack in a letter that fake snow from potable water was an "imperfect" but acceptable solution. From Wordnik.com. [Fake Snow a Real Sore Point as Indians Battle Ski Resort] Reference
Answer: apologize to the UN and Saddam about how "imperfect" this country is, and how we have failed to bend over for our European betters. From Wordnik.com. [Joe Klein's scurrilous meltdown.] Reference
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