The purpose of science is not to analyze or describe but to make useful models of the world. A model is useful if it allows us to get use out of it.
Edward de BonoRemoving the faults in a stage-coach may produce a perfect stage-coach, but it is unlikely to produce the first motor car.
Edward de BonoTo deal with future we have to deal with possibilities. Analysis will only tell us what is.
Edward de BonoWe do not make very full value of the opportunities provided by technology because we prefer critical to constructive thinking, argument to design.
Edward de BonoUnfortunately, our existing traditional thinking habits insist that you must attack something and show it to be bad before you can suggest a change. It is more difficult to acknowledge that something is excellent and then to ask for change because although it is excellent, it is not enough.
Edward de Bono