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Thomas Reid

The rules of navigation never navigated a ship. The rules of architecture never built a house.

Architecture

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Having guidelines or principles alone does not accomplish the actual task of steering a ship or constructing a building. Practical action and hands-on work are necessary to achieve these outcomes beyond just knowing the rules.

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