I think objects made of wood by children, left to their own device

I think objects made of wood by children, left to their own devices, if such there be, will assay ten percent wood, ninety percent nails. – Robert Paul Smith, “Where Did You Go?” “Out.” “What Did You Do?” “Nothing.”, 195

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Woodworking
category

What is a workman without his tooles? – Proverb quoted by Heywood, 1546

Category:
Woodworking

Woodworking is a most satisfying pastime, so varied and multifaceted you will never complete the twin processes you have undertaken: acquiring tools and learning how to use them. You have begun a lifetime pursuit. – Michael Dunbar, “Essential Tools”

Category:
Woodworking

The wordsmith cut saws for a living. – Terri Guillemets

Category:
Woodworking

All wood is worth logs. – English proverb quoted by Cotgrave, 1611

Category:
Woodworking

Random Quotes

Some people seem to understand this – that life and change take time – but I am not one of those people. – Anne Lamott

Category:
Change

I dont blame folks for not wanting to put me in their movies or whatever. I understand if their audiences had an association with me. – Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Category:
movies

Let your soul stand cool and composed before a million universes. – Walt Whitman

Category:
cool

The hardest thing to find in life is balance – especially the more success you have, the more you look to the other side of the gate. What do I need to stay grounded, in touch, in love, connected, emotionally balanced? Look within yourself. – Celine Dion

Category:
Success