All I learned from Eliel Saarinen was how to make out an expense account.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wright claims he learned accounting rather than design from his mentor.
- In plain terms
- He jokes that only finances were taught.
- What can you take from it?
- Mentors might teach practical skills over art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you learn from mentors?
Another view
It might be a joke rather than truth.
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