William Shakespeare
Playwright, Poet
"Speak, what trade art thou? Why, sir, a carpenter. Where is thy leather apron and thy rule? What does thou with thy best apparel on?"
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Aprons
11 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Demetri Martin
Comedian, Actor
"Nothing wise was ever printed upon an apron."
Plutarch
Philosopher, Historian
"Aristodemus, a friend of Antigonus, supposed to be a cook's son, advised him to moderate his gifts and expenses. "Thy words," said he, "Aristodemus, smell of the apron."
Mahatma Gandhi
Political Leader
"Democracy will break under the strain of apron strings. It can exist only on trust."
Kim Harrison
Author
"Ivy's COOK THE STEAK, DON'T STAKE THE COOK apron."
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