Yusef Komunyakaa quote

My great-grandfather Melvin had been a carpenter - so was my father - and they taught me the value of tools: saws, hammers, chisels, files and rulers. It all dealt with conciseness and precision. It eliminated guesswork. One has to know his tools, so he doesn't work against himself.
Yusef Komunyakaa
Yusef Komunyakaa
Yusef Komunyakaa
Born: Apr 29, 1947

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