Confucius — "If the mechanic wishes to do his work well, he must first sharpen his tools."
If the mechanic wishes to do his work well, he must first sharpen his tools.
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From a teaching on preparation and diligence (Analects 15.10)
Date: c. 551-479 BCE
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