Quote by George Bernard Shaw

I fought linotype and monotype for some time because it would not justify as well as handset could be made to do; but at last, as always happens, the machine outdid the hand, and got all the best types on it.


I fought linotype and monotype for some time because it woul

Summary

This quote reflects the author's initial resistance towards Linotype and Monotype machines in the field of typesetting. They believed that hand-set type could produce better results compared to machines. However, over time, the machines surpassed manual methods and became the preferred choice for typesetting, as they were capable of producing superior quality types. The quote highlights the inevitability of technological advancement and its ability to outperform traditional methods.

By George Bernard Shaw
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