Why, I just shake the buildings out of my sleeves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He uses hyperbole to suggest his buildings come easily to him.
- In plain terms
- I make buildings very easily.
- What can you take from it?
- Talent can feel effortless to the creator.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does skill sometimes feel easy?
- How do you describe your process?
Another view
It trivializes the hard work behind real creation.
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