弘法筆を選ばず（こうぼうふでをえらばず）
JLPT N3 · noun
Meaning: a skilled worker does not blame his tools
Example sentences
- 本物の職人は道具を選ばない。弘法筆を選ばずだ。 — A true craftsman doesn't fuss over his tools—a bad workman never blames his tools.
- 上手な人はどんな道具でも使いこなす。弘法筆を選ばずだ。 — A skilled person can make good use of any tool—as they say, a good workman doesn't blame his tools.
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