Best work Quote by Henry R. Towne
“He who designs an unsafe structure or an inoperative machine is a bad Engineer; he who designs them so that they are safe and operative, but needlessly expensive, is a poor Engineer, and … he who does the best work at the lowest cost sooner or later stands at the top of his profession.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Engineer's Handbook, 1885
Engineers should aim for safety, functionality, and cost-efficiency; excellence at low cost leads to professional leadership.
In simple terms: Balance safety, function, and cost.
Key Takeaway
Strive for efficient, safe, affordable designs.
Themes
engineering
ethics
efficiency
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
maxim
professional guide
When to use this quote
- construction projects
- product development
- budget planning
Key Concepts
cost-benefit analysis
professional standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cost reductions compromise safety?
- What incentives promote high-quality low-cost engineering?
