Many of the familiar little things that we use every day have typically evolved over a period of time to a state of familiarity. They balance form and function, elegance and economy, success and failure in ways that are not only acceptable, but also admirable.
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"Many of the familiar little things that we use every day have typically evolved over a period of time to a state of familiarity. They balance form and function, elegance and economy, success and failure in ways that are not only acceptable, but also admirable." — Henry Petroski #successachievement
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Many of the familiar little things that we use every day have typically evolved over a period of time to a state of familiarity. They balance form and function, elegance and economy, success and failure in ways that are not only acceptable, but also admirable. — Henry Petroski
About Henry Petroski
Henry Petroski was a Author from United States (1942–2023).
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This quote is attributed to Henry Petroski, a Author from United States.
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Henry Petroski lived from 1942 – 2023.
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