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At the root of many a womans failure to become a great cook lies her failure to develop a workmanlike regard for knives
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"At the root of many a woman's failure to become a great cook lies her failure to develop a workmanlike regard for knives"

- Robert Farrar Capon

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This quote by Robert Farrar Capon suggests that a woman's absence of success in the kitchen area is typically due to her disrespect for knives. He indicates that a lady needs to establish a workmanlike mindset towards knives in order to end up being a terrific cook. This suggests that she needs to treat knives with the exact same respect and care that an artisan would treat his tools. By doing so, she will be able to use knives more effectively and efficiently in the kitchen area. This will help her to become a better cook and to create tasty meals. The quote also implies that a woman should be willing to find out how to use knives appropriately and to make the effort to practice and develop her abilities. By doing so, she will be able to end up being a great cook.

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