Quote by William Shakespeare

When workmen strive to do better than well, they do confound their skill in covetousness.

When workmen strive to do better than well, they do confound

Summary

This quote suggests that when workers focus solely on being productive and achieving more than expected, they may lose sight of their true skills and abilities. By becoming overly consumed with increasing their output, they risk sacrificing the quality and craftsmanship of their work. It warns against the pitfalls of greed and emphasizes the importance of balance between ambition and maintaining the integrity of one's craftsmanship.

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