Abraham Lincoln once remarked, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” This timeless wisdom captures the indispensable labor of preparation. Across centuries, blacksmiths have been known as the custodians of this preparatory work, sharpening tools, forging weapons, and shaping raw material in the […] The post The parable of the blacksmiths, By Ayo Akerele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .