A burglar who respects his art always takes his time before taking anything else.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even criminals who respect their work take time to plan.
- In plain terms
- Taking time shows you respect what you do.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect your work by planning carefully.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show respect for your work?
- Is patience always a virtue?
Another view
It justifies unethical actions by framing them as art.
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