Every valuable creative idea must always be logical in hindsight. If it were not, we would never be able to see its value.
EDWARD DE BONO
EDWARD DE BONO
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Edward de Bono128 quotes“Every valuable creative idea must always be logical in hindsight. If it were not, we would never be able to see its value.”
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