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Even the greatest idea can become meaningless in the rush to judgement. To gauge an idea as feasible we must cut our ties to the status quo and find the balance between constructive criticism and judgment. Within that balance we will uncover crucial input for making our ideas a reality.

Shigeo Shingo

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Shigeo Shingo
Age: 80 †
Born: 1909
Born: January 1
Died: 1990
Died: January 1
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