Eric Hodgkins is the author of "Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House." The book follows the story of a man named Jim Blandings and his wife who decide to build their dream home in the suburbs. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, they eventually succeed in creating their dream home.
It’s a curious thing that the more you get, the more you want.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House
Dreams are alright if they’re kept in their place.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House
The only way to find out about these things is to plunge in and learn as you go along.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House
Happiness, it appears, is not achieved by direct pursuit.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House
There’s nothing like biting off more than you can chew, and then chewing anyway.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House
A man’s home may seem to be his castle on the outside; inside, it is more often his nursery.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House
The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House
Money, time, and energy are the fundamental currency of effort.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House
Patience is a virtue that carries a lot of wait.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House
Compromise is the best cement for building human relationships.
Eric Hodgkins – Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House