Agony Quote by Anonymous
“A craftsman pulled a reed from the reedbed, cut holes in it, and called it a human being. Since then, it's been wailing a tender agony of parting, never mentioning the skill that gave it life as a flute”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Craft, 2020
Human identity is shaped by the tools we create, yet we forget their origin.
In simple terms: We become what we make.
Key Takeaway
Remember your roots.
Themes
identity
creation
forgetfulness
Mood
reflective
nostalgic
Type
essayistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- design
- education
- cultural heritage
Key Concepts
anthropology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your creations define you?
- What origins do you overlook?
A Different Perspective
Tools can also limit perception.
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
