Tools and Instruments

An Entered Apprentice asked his instructor, "How does a Master Mason use all those tools and instruments?"

The instructor answered, "Just like a man in the middle of the night reaching behind his head for his pillow."

The EA said, "I understand."

"What do you understand?"

"The whole body is a tool and an instrument."

"Well said, but it’s just a little off."

"How would you say it, elder brother?"

"Throughout the body, the tool and instrument."
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