All the best Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“I fought linotype and montype 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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on printing technology, 1900s
He notes that machines eventually outperform manual typesetting, making hand‑crafted type obsolete.
In simple terms: Machines replace manual work over time.
Key Takeaway
Embrace technological progress.
Themes
technology
progress
industrial change
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
historical
observational
When to use this quote
- publishing
- graphic design
- historical printing
- modernization
Key Concepts
automation
efficiency
displacement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance tradition with innovation?
- When should we preserve manual techniques?
A Different Perspective
Human skill may still be valued in niche contexts.
