Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Adopt methods that work regardless of their origin.
- In plain terms
- Use what works no matter where you find it.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize utility over origin.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you look for solutions?
- Why do we resist outside ideas?
Another view
Some methods may work in isolation but fail when combined.
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