I was a very good cook, and I knew I could build a business.
Martha StewartRead
Doing projects really gives people self-confidence. Nothing is better than taking the pie out of the oven. What it does for you personally, and for your family's idea of you, is something you can't buy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Engaging in projects boosts self-esteem and creates lasting personal and familial satisfaction.
This quote emphasizes the intrinsic value of undertaking projects, particularly in the context of cooking and baking. Martha Stewart highlights how the act of completing a project, like baking a pie, not only enhances one's self-confidence but also positively influences how family members perceive and value one another. It suggests that personal achievements and the shared experiences they create are incomparable and cannot be purchased.
Themes
Self-ConfidenceProjectsFamilySatisfactionAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about self-worth and family values.
More from Martha Stewart
All quotes →Everywhere I go, I always look for creative entrepreneurs, whether it's artisans and craftsmen, small farmers and gardeners, or restaurateurs who use fresh, locally sourced ingredients. I admire the courage and self-reliance it takes to start your own business and make it succeed.
Martha StewartRead
The homes I like the best are totally occupied, busy, and useful, whether it's a tiny little house or a great big one. Rarely do you find a great big house that's used in a good way. So I prefer smaller spaces that are full of books, full of things that people are doing.
Martha StewartRead
Similar quotes
Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
Andy RooneyRead
I truly believe in positive synergy, that your positive mindset gives you a more hopeful outlook, and belief that you can do something great means you will do something great.
Russell WilsonRead
Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.
Dale CarnegieRead
If you're sad, add more lipstick and attack.
Coco ChanelRead
Once I've decided to do something, I do usually try to carry it through to fruition.
Edmund HillaryRead
When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you.
Zig ZiglarRead