•1 The potter starts with an ugly lump of clay and over time reshapes it into an exquisite pot or vase.
•2 The mason starts with a pile of rocks and over time repositions them into a beautiful and useful wall.
•3 The carpenter starts with a pile of lumber and over time reassembles the lumber into a practical building.
•4 The painter starts with a set of ordinary oils, pastes, or colors and over time develops them into a gorgeous painting.
•5 The writer starts with common words and undeveloped ideas and over time reworks them into coherent statements.