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Edward de Bono Quotes

«A memory is what is left when something happens and does not completely not happen.»
«The need to be right all the time is the biggest bar to new ideas»
Author: Edward de Bono (Psychologist, Writer) | Keywords: bar
«In a sense, words are encyclopedias of ignorance because they freeze perceptions at one moment in history and then insist we continue to use these frozen perceptions when we should be doing better.»
«In the future, instead of striving to be right at a high cost, it will be more appropriate to be flexible and plural at a lower cost. If you cannot accurately predict the future then you must flexibly be prepared to deal with various possible futures.»
«I must say, I don't feel very qualified to be a pop star. I feel very awkward at times in the role.»
«Removing the faults in a stage-coach may produce a perfect stage-coach, but it is unlikely to produce the first motor car.»
«Companies that solely focus on competition will ultimately die. Thosethat focus on value creation will thrive.»
«To be successful you have to be lucky, or a little mad, or very talented, or find yourself in a rapid growth field.»
«Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing. Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea. Creativity gives the possibility of some sort of achievement to everyone. Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting.»

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