— It’s the quality of one’s conviction that determines success, not the number of one’s followers.
— Who said that?
— Me.
If you want something done — do yourself!
I only got one rule. One rule only. You gonna do something, you do it right. You don't know how to do it, ask me, all right? Likewise, if you need anything from me, you better speak up...
— My father was a cobbler. He died when I was young and I took over his shop. He was a simple man and he made simple shoes. But I found that the more work I put into my shoes, the more people wanted them. You know, fine leather, ornamentation, detailing, and time. Time, most of all. Dozens of hours spent on a single pair.
— Quality takes time.
— Yes. I imagine you've worn a year of someone's life on your back.
It's not about getting it done. It's about getting it done right.
You can do quickly, but bad, or you can — slowly but well. After a while, everyone will forget that it was quick, but will remember that it was bad. And vice versa.
Everything works fine up until it doesn't.