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. Edward de Bono acquiredangerdependent Change image and share on social
Sometimes the situation is only a problem because it is looked at in a certain way. Looked at in another way, the right course of action may be so obvious that the problem no longer exists. Edward de Bono actionexistlong Change image and share on social
Removing the faults in a stage-coach may produce a perfect stage-coach, but it is unlikely to produce the first motor car. Edward de Bono carcoachfault Change image and share on social
It has always surprised me how little attention philosophers have paid to humor, since it is a more significant process of mind than reason. Reason can only sort out perceptions, but the humor process is involved in changing them. Edward de Bono attentionchangehumor share on social
Most executives, many scientists, and almost all business school graduates believe that if you analyze data, this will give you new ideas. Unfortunately, this belief is totally wrong. The mind can only see what it is prepared to see. Edward de Bono analyzebeliefbusiness share on social
There's a danger in the internet and social media. The notion that information is enough, that more and more information is enough, that you don't have to think, you just have to get more information - gets very dangerous. Edward de Bono dangerdangerousinformation share on social
I must say, I don't feel very qualified to be a pop star. I feel very awkward at times in the role. Edward de Bono awkwardfeelpop Change image and share on social
Dealing with complexity is an inefficient and unnecessary waste of time, attention and mental energy. There is never any justification for things being complex when they could be simple. Edward de Bono attentioncomplexcomplexity Change image and share on social
People should realize we're jerks just like them. Edward de Bono jerkpeoplerealize Change image and share on social
What the joke displays is a switch in perception. This is important in changing the way we think. Edward de Bono changedisplayimportant Change image and share on social