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It takes courage and skill to be unambiguous and clear.

Peter Senge

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Peter Senge
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: January 1
Author
Economist
Engineer
Pedagogue
Philosopher
University Teacher
Writer
Stanford
California
Peter M. Senge
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When placed in the same system, people, however different, tend to produce similar results.
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When all is said and done, the only change that will make a difference is the transformation of the human heart.
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