Charm and perfection hardly cooperate. Charm premises little mistakes which one would like to cover.
A certain type of perfection can only be realized through a limitless accumulation of the imperfect.
But democracy isn't a state of perfection. It has to be improved, and that means constant vigilance.
To be more free is the goal of all our efforts, for only in perfect freedom can there be perfection.
Seek perfection of character. Be faithful. Endeavor. Respect others. Refrain from violent behaviour.
The Krishna of the Gita is perfection and right knowledge personified, but the picture is imaginary.