Axe Quotes
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."— Abraham Lincoln
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Meaning of this quote
Preparation can make demanding work more effective than immediate, unplanned effort.
Key takeaway:
Prepare your tools and method before starting.
Origin of the quote
Original publication or occasion not established.
Who actually said this?
Widely attached to Lincoln; no Lincoln speech, letter, or contemporary record established here. Linked listing records circulation only; it does not establish original authorship.
