Aspect Quote by Robert M. Pirsig
“Care and Quality are internal and external aspects of the same thing. A person who sees Quality and feels it as he works is a person who cares. A person who cares about what he sees and does is a person who’s bound to have some characteristic of quality.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Robert M. Pirsig, 1974
Quality emerges when caring and perception intertwine; caring creates quality.
In simple terms: Caring produces quality.
Cultivate care to enhance quality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- craftsmanship
- customer service
- education
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you demonstrate care in your work?
- What standards define quality for you?
Caring alone may not guarantee quality without skill.