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Don't criticise a hypothesis, come up with a better 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
Criticise
Hypothesis
Better
Come

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Creative thinking is not a talent, it is a skill that can be learned. It empowers people by adding strength to their natural abilities which improves teamwork, productivity and, where appropriate, profits.
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Logic will never change emotion or perception.
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It's not enough to rage against the lie.. you've got to replace it with the truth.
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A good design is not a democratic consensus.
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When the story of these times gets written, we want it to say that we did all we could, and it was more than anyone could have imagined.
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I think there is a danger with young people of being dependent in the sense that they don't acquire any identity or self-image of themselves as thinkers.
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Humor is probably the most significant characteristics of the human mind. Far more significant than reason. In fact, reason is actually a very cheap commodity.
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The solid wealth of insurance companies and the success of those who organsie gambling are some indication of the profits to be derived from the efficient use of chance.
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Teaching thinking for just five hours to unemployed youngsters increased employment 500 percent.
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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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An expert is someone who has succeeded in making decisions and judgements simpler through knowing what to pay attention to and what to ignore.
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As competition intensifies, the need for creative thinking increases. It is no longer enough to do the same thing better . . . no longer enough to be efficient and solve problems.
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If you do not design the future, someone or something else will design it for you.
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A characteristic of intuitive solutions and new ideas is that of being obvious once they are discovered.
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To me, a faith in Jesus Christ that is not aligned with the poor ... it's nothing.
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