'I set out as a steeplejack in my youth to preserve chimneys. I've finished by knocking most of them down.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He reflects on the irony of his career, shifting from preservation to destruction of structures.
- In plain terms
- He started saving buildings but ended up demolishing them.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept career changes and ironies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has your path changed?
- Is destruction ever good?
Another view
Demolition may be necessary for safety.
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