FREUD & ERROR

Perfectionism is fear wearing a tuxedo.

✗ FAKE
Perfectionism is a trait involving very high standards and harsh self-criticism. It can be linked to fear of failure, but it has other drivers too, so the tuxedo image is a metaphor.

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