The tools which would teach men their own use would be beyond price.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True understanding of a tool's purpose is so valuable it cannot be bought.
- In plain terms
- Knowing how to use tools is priceless.
- What can you take from it?
- Understanding utility is the greatest asset.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What tools do you truly understand?
- Is knowledge or hardware more valuable?
Another view
Some tools are still more valuable than others.
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