When something's made in the smallest volume - as a one-off couture piece - or in large quantities, deep care is critical to determine authentic, successful design and, ultimately, manufacture.
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I'm always focussed on the actual work, and I think that's a much more succinct way to describe what you care about than any speech I could ever make.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on the work itself rather than on making speeches about it.
This quote emphasizes the importance of concentrating on the actual tasks and responsibilities we have rather than merely discussing or promoting them through words. Jonathan Ive suggests that the quality of one's work speaks volumes more than any verbal explanation or speech could convey, underscoring the value of actions over words in demonstrating one's commitment and passion.
Themes
FocusWorkActionsCommitmentSpeechSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to students describing the importance of hard work over talk.
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