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If you never change your mind, why have one?

Edward de Bono

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Edward de Bono
Age: 88 †
Born: 1933
Born: May 19
Died: 2021
Died: June 9
Philosopher
Physician
Psychologist
University Teacher
Republic of Malta
Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono
Depression
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A discussion should be a genuine attempt to explore a subject rather than a battle between competing egos.
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I know it aches, how your heart it breaks. You can only take so much. Walk on.
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The music that really turns me on is either running toward God or away from God. Both recognize the pivot, that God is at the center of the jaunt.
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Complexity means distracted effort. Simplicity means focused effort.
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