Tim Quote #619
Quote from Tim in Howard's End
Al: You might also wanna mention, Tim, that this particular sander weighs over 240 pounds.
Tim: [groans] Could you help me with the...? Put an apron on there, we'll call it "Al's Mom."
Al: Now, because of the weight and the nature of the wood surface, in our case pine, I would suggest going with the 2400 rpms as opposed to the 28.
Tim: Thanks for sharing that, Al. But I think I'm gonna go with 4200 rpm.
Al: Well, Tim, it doesn't go up to 4200.
Tim: Does now, my stout little friend. I rewired it. Now, when going with a plank floor like this, you want to go with the grain.
[As Tim starts to sand, the planks of wood break and the sander falls through]
Tim: On first glance, this might seem like I screwed up. [coughs] But I've actually done this to prove an important point.
Al: That you know absolutely nothing about sanders?
Tim: No. That too much power is not always a good thing. And I know what you're asking. What kind of power is he talking about?
Al: I know I am.
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‘Howard's End’ Quotes
Quote from Wilson
Wilson: Tim, I'm talking about the Modoc Indian tribe. In their native tongue, they have no word for "yours" or "mine," only one word... for "ours." Each man's material possession belongs to the whole tribe.
Tim: Must be difficult when it comes to underwear.
Wilson: You see, Tim, in the 20th century, our culture tends to measure a man's worth by his possessions.
Tim: And I got some cool stuff, too.
Wilson: That gives you a feeling of power, doesn't it?
Tim: Oh, you bet...
Wilson: And control over your life.
Tim: Oh, control, ha-ha.
Wilson: And control over your mate.
Tim: Yeah... Oh, yeah. I... You're saying that I want to own everything so I can control Jill?
Wilson: Well, Tim, if you own everything, you have all the power.
Quote from Jill
Jill: How much do I get?
Tim: Listen to this. 580 million dollars and 60 cents. I rounded it off.
Jill: Hand it over.
Tim: I'm a little short. I was kinda hoping I could work some of it off.
Jill: How are you gonna do that?
Tim: By satisfying every one of your needs.
Jill: That'll use up about 20 bucks.
Quote from Al
Tim: In relationships, you've gotta be equal. Share things equally, no matter who makes the money. 'Cause Al and I have a good relationship. We share. But I'm no more valuable than Al.
Al: I agree.
Tim: Even though I make a lot more money. And I get full medical coverage.
Al: You get full medical?
Tim: Sure. But Al and I have learned how to share. On the job site, there's no difference between Al's tools and my tools.
Al: Actually, Tim, there is. At the end of the job... [clicking] my tools still work.