Architect Quote by Harrison Ford
“When I was a carpenter, I once worked with this Russian lady architect. I would tell her, ‘Look, I’m terribly sorry, but I want to change that a half inch,’ and she would say, ‘No limit for better.’ I think that is a worthy credo. You keep on going until you get it as close to being right as the time and patience of others will allow.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2018
The quote emphasizes relentless pursuit of precision, accepting that perfection is unattainable but striving for continual improvement.
In simple terms: Keep improving until you reach the best possible accuracy.
Key Takeaway
Never settle; keep refining.
Themes
perseverance
craftsmanship
excellence
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- engineering projects
- hand‑crafted furniture
- software development
- architectural design
- personal skill building
Key Concepts
continuous improvement
attention to detail
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when enough is enough?
- When does refinement become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Perfection is impossible; diminishing returns may waste resources.
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