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It is historical continuity that maintains most assumptions, not repeated assessment of their validity.
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
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Simplicity before understanding is simplistic simplicity after understanding is simple.
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Being right is not too difficult. Your choose your perception. You select your information. You leave out what does not suit you. You drag in some general-purpose value words. You throw in a sneer or two about the opposition, and you are a fine fellow who made a fine speech.
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What the joke displays is a switch in perception. This is important in changing the way we think.
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