As a result of subduing the forces of nature with the tools that we invent, we find ourselves today at the point where the force of our tools has become a greater concern than the forces of nature.

Elena Ferrante
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Nothing can be more important than the tools we use to get our work done. While working, the tools we use must be of top quality and easy to use. No amount of great tools can make up for the laziness of the worker. People who are lazy will never get good results. The writer William Faulkner had this to say about people who try to use their hands instead of tools: “As a result of subduing the forces of nature with the tools that we invent, we find ourselves today at the point where the force of our tools has become a greater concern than the forces of nature.”

Source: The Story Of A New Name

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