Careful Words

perfect (n.)

perfect (v.)

perfect (adj.)

One entire and perfect chrysolite.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616): Othello. Act v. Sc. 2.

  The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Old Testament: Proverbs iv. 18.

And what is so rare as a day in June?

Then, if ever, come perfect days;

Then Heaven tries the earth if it be in tune,

And over it softly her warm ear lays.

James Russell Lowell (1819-1891): The Vision of Sir Launfal. Prelude to Part First.

  There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.

New Testament: 1 John iv. 18.

  Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright.

Old Testament: Psalm xxxvii. 37.

Those about her

From her shall read the perfect ways of honour.

William Shakespeare (1564-1616): King Henry VIII. Act v. Sc. 5.

The reason firm, the temperate will,

Endurance, foresight, strength, and skill;

A perfect woman, nobly planned,

To warn, to comfort, and command.

William Wordsworth (1770-1850): She was a Phantom of Delight.