A discussion should be a genuine attempt to explore a subject rather than a battle between competing egos.
Edward de BonoTeaching thinking for just five hours to unemployed youngsters increased employment 500 percent.
Edward de BonoAmerica is an idea, but it's an idea that brings with it some baggage, like power brings responsibility. It's an idea that brings with it equality, but equality even though it's the highest calling, is the hardest to reach. The idea that anything is possible, that's one of the reasons why I'm a fan of America. It's like hey, look there's the moon up there, let's take a walk on it, bring back a piece of it. That's the kind of America that I'm a fan of.
Edward de BonoWe need both information and thinking. Information is no substitute for thinking and thinking is no substitute for information.
Edward de Bono