Craftmanship

"Of course, one of the great troubles has been that people have not always understood that this kind of craftsman usually does fine, honest work-work that will last a long time and be fine to experience. And the craftsman-a vicious circle- the craftsman gradually becomes alarmed and saddened, and even humiliated by his inability to make ends meet. At that point something happens to all but a very few. Things change somehow. A small compromise leads to another small compromise, and finally we wind up doing something that we do not really love. It's a sneaky thing."

James Krenov
A Cabinetmaker's Notebook