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
Unhappiness is best defined as the difference between our talents and our expectations. Edward de Bono definedifferenceexpectation Change image and share on social
In a sense, words are encyclopedias of ignorance because they freeze perceptions at one moment in history and then insist we continue to use these frozen perceptions when we should be doing better. Edward de Bono continueencyclopediafreeze Change image and 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
Creative thinking - in terms of idea creativity - is not a mystical talent. It is a skill that can be practised and nurtured. Edward de Bono creativecreativityidea Change image and share on social
Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way. Edward de Bono breakcreativityestablish Change image and share on social
Logic will never change emotion or perception. Edward de Bono changeemotionlogic Change image and share on social
A painter may be looking at the world in a way which is very different from everyone else. If he's a craftsman, he can get other people to see the world through his eyes, and so he enlarges our vision, perception, and there's great value in that. Edward de Bono craftsmanenlargeeye share on social
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. Edward de Bono achievementcreativityfun 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
