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Confucius (Kong Qiu, courtesy name Zhongni), a Spring and Autumn period Chinese philosopher, is the paragon of sages whose teachings shaped Chinese civilization and the Sinosphere's cultural heritage.
Born: -551 - Died: -479
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: China
China

The mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.


Note 

Note



Other version: "The mechanic, who wishes to do his work well, must first sharpen his tools."

Book XV. Wei Ling Kung.


Quote source: Analects

Wikisource - attribué à Confucius - Les Quatre Livres - Entretiens de Confucius (fr) 



The mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
L'ouvrier qui veut bien faire son travail doit commencer par aiguiser ses instruments.

German
Ein Arbeiter, der seine Arbeit recht machen will, muss erst seine Werkzeuge schleifen.




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