Josiah Wedgwood

"The finest things are often produced by the humble hands of working men."

"Nature furnishes the most perfect models."

"A man of sense and intelligence cannot be despised but by such as are fools or madmen."

"The principles of beauty are few and simple."

"Patience and perseverance accomplish all things."

"The state of the arts is a true criterion of the civilization of a people."

"We are all capable of more than we believe."

"To be active is to be alive."

"The pursuit of excellence is the most rewarding of all endeavors."

"Innovation is born of necessity and nurtured by industry."

"The best investment is in the improvement of one's craft."

"Failure is but a stepping stone to greater success."

"I endeavor to make my manufactures as perfect as human skill can render them."

"The principles of good design never change."

"Understanding comes through observation and study."

"True wealth lies in the satisfaction of a job well done."

"The finest porcelain is but clay transformed by knowledge and skill."

"Our duty is to leave the world better than we found it."

"The harmony of form and function is the essence of good design."

"Men are moved by their interests and passions."

"Knowledge is the foundation upon which all improvement rests."

"The greatest satisfaction is in the creation of useful and beautiful things."

"Competition spurs excellence."

"The power of industry lies in the hands of those who dare to imagine."

"Every craftsman should strive for perfection in his work."

"The study of nature reveals the secrets of true design."

"I have devoted my life to the improvement of manufacture."

"The mind is the true source of wealth."

"In every age, the arts have been the measure of human achievement."

"Order and method are the foundation of all progress."