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A myth is a fixed way of looking at the world which cannot be destroyed because, looked at through the myth, all evidence supports the myth.
Edward de Bono
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Edward de Bono
Age: 88 †
Born: 1933
Born: May 19
Died: 2021
Died: June 9
Philosopher
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Psychologist
University Teacher
Republic of Malta
Edward Charles Francis Publius de Bono
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Companies that solely focus on competition will ultimately die. Those that focus on value creation will thrive.
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