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
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
A memory is what is left when something happens and does not completely unhappen. Edward de Bono completelyleavememory Change image and share on social
Logic will never change emotion or perception. Edward de Bono changeemotionlogic Change image and share on social
Argument is meant to reveal the truth, not to create it. Edward de Bono argumentcreatemean Change image and share on social
Humor is by far the most significant activity of the human brain. Edward de Bono activitybrainhuman 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
I think school is a place where thinking should be taught. Edward de Bono placeschoolteach Change image and share on social
My thinking was taught to tribes in South Africa like the Zulus and Xhosas. At the time there were about 210 fights breaking out among them every month, but after they listened to my lessons, this fell to just four. Edward de Bono africabreakfall share on social
