Family Quote by Jacques Torres
“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.”
About This Quote
Craftsmanship brings joy beyond profit; creating with hands yields pride and satisfaction.
In simple terms: Making things by hand is more rewarding than money.
Value the process of creation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- kitchen
- woodworking
- DIY projects
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What project gives you pride?
- How does making something affect you?
Profit motives can distract from craftsmanship.