He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.

Francis Of Assisi
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A laborer is one who works with his hands, but a craftsman is one who works with his hands and his head. The difference between the two is that the craftsman has an interest in the product he makes. He sees it as more than just a means to earn money or to be useful; he sees it as an end in itself. This is what makes him feel good about what he does.

The artist, on the other hand, doesn’t see his work as more than useful or purposeful. He has no interest in the end result of his work. This makes him feel bad because he can’t get excited about making something.

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