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A Single Shard
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"A Single Shard" Quotes

An orphaned boy in 12th century Korea pursues his dream of becoming a potter.

Quotes

A potter’s hands are his greatest asset.

Linda Sue Park

craftsmanship

The work of a potter is play to me.

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passioncraftsmanship

You can never know everything, and part of what you know is always wrong. Perhaps even the most important part. A portion of wisdom lies in knowing that. A portion of courage lies in going on anyway.

Linda Sue Park

wisdomcourage

Nothing is perfect. Life is messy. Relationships are complex. Outcomes are uncertain. People are irrational.

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liferelationships

A pot that is not used will not crack.

Linda Sue Park

proverbpatience

There is no shame in being poor. Only in being dirty.

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dignitypoverty

The world is full of stories, and from time to time, they permit themselves to be told.

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storiesnarratives

A man who has never been hungry may possess a kind of innocence, but he cannot have depth of understanding.

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experienceunderstanding

You have a dream, and a dream has you.

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dreams

The world is always changing brightness and color, and so too is the potter’s vision.

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perceptionchange