There is no jesting with edge tools.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sharp tools or dangerous matters should not be treated lightly.
- In plain terms
- Do not play with dangerous things.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat dangerous tools with care and seriousness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you treat something as dangerous?
- How do you respect tools?
Another view
Some risks are manageable with experience.
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