Carpentry Quote by Abbas Kiarostami
“I spend a lot of time doing carpentry. Sometimes there is nothing that gives me the contentment that sawing a piece of wood does.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: On Craft and Simplicity, Abbas Kiarostami, 2005
Finding deep contentment in simple, hands‑on work like carpentry highlights the value of tangible creation.
In simple terms: Simple work brings contentment.
Key Takeaway
Seek fulfillment in hands‑on activities.
Themes
craftsmanship
mindfulness
simplicity
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- DIY projects
- therapy through making
- teaching skills
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you incorporate hands‑on creation into daily life?
- What simple tasks bring you peace?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can access such tactile experiences.
![“I like the idea of becoming [fairly] good at lots of things rather than very good at just one thing. So it would be nice to be okay at the guitar or at the piano, a reasonable cook, perhaps able to fix your car or do some basic carpentry, and be able to write the odd article. Rather than being…” quote by Tom Hodgkinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/544/tom-hodgkinson-2852_able_i-like-the-idea-of-becoming-fairly-good_348980.jpg)
![“It was a film that I knew, that I had seen, that I was familiar with, but I wasn't anxious about it at any point during the screening. I snoozed twice, and this is something I couldn't have imagined that I would feel detached, as I did with this film [Certified Copy].” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/533/abbas-kiarostami-2631_anxious_it-was-a-film-that-i-knew-that-i-had-see_155328.jpg)
