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" All that we have gained, the machine threatens-
once a tool assumes a force of its own.
Instead of letting us get used to mastery, for buildings more severe it cuts the stone. "

Rainer Maria Rilke , Sonnets to Orpheus


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Rainer Maria Rilke quote : All that we have gained, the machine threatens-<br />once a tool assumes a force of its own.<br />Instead of letting us get used to mastery, for buildings more severe it cuts the stone.