Although the building of the body machine was time consuming and, ultimately, did not meet with the success he desired, Vitruvius was still resolutely determined to find a way to reanimate his bumbling apprentice. He had a clear idea of what to try next; just like he always tried to drum into his apprentice: Your ideas must be sharp and keen like a blade. Put your nose to the grindstone, and the edges of that idea will begin to form.