Let Each Man Exercise The Art He Knows.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Each person should practice and master the specific skills or crafts they are familiar with.
- In plain terms
- Focus on doing what you know best.
- What can you take from it?
- Stick to your expertise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What art do you know well?
- Are you using your skills fully?
Another view
Sometimes innovation requires stepping outside known arts.
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