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Confucius plays with the words in a clever way so it could appeal to any trade or any person. Literally, he explains that in order to succeed (at perfection), you must be fully prepared to achieve perfection, such as the possession of the proper tools in the proper condition. Confucius uses inductive reasoning, pulling a broad conclusion from familiarity or observed details, to show that all capacities can be increased from the polishing of their components. His idea is presented as general advice from a trustworthy source, as though he is very comfortable with his hypothesis. The structure is simple, to achieve one goal, you must accomplish the other first. Diction in this phrase isn’t high, but easy and still extensive in its possibilities. His use of the word “perfect” is to show the goal of the workingman or scholar, and “work” represents a range of any task a person, noble or servant, could do. But when speaking of “tools”, he may be referring to the physical tools, such as hammers, pencils, spears, but also mental tools, such as logic and reason. Tools in this context could also mean skills of hunting, blacksmithing, persuasion or debating. To “sharpen” these tools could also mean a variety of trainings, education, instruction or literally sharpening or preparing their physical tools.