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“I come from a family of craftsmen. We like to make things with our hands. Better than the pleasure of making money is the pleasure of making the product and saying, 'Wow. I did that.' I couldn't see myself doing anything other than making good things to eat.” quote by Jacques Torres
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“I come from a family of craftsmen. We like to make things with our hands. Better than the pleasure of making money is the pleasure of making the product and saying, 'Wow. I did that.' I couldn't see myself doing anything other than making good things to eat.”

Jacques Torres

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Craftsmanship brings joy beyond profit; creating with hands yields pride and satisfaction.

In simple terms: Making things by hand is more rewarding than money.

Key Takeaway

Value the process of creation.

Themes

craft pride creation joy

Mood

proud content

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • kitchen
  • woodworking
  • DIY projects
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

handwork artisan skill

Questions to Reflect On

  • What project gives you pride?
  • How does making something affect you?
A Different Perspective

Profit motives can distract from craftsmanship.

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