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Usually in an argument, I can see the other person's point of view.

— Edward de Bono Iraq? They just need to think it through (2007)

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Rightness is what matters in vertical thinking. Richness is what matters in lateral thinking.

Lateral Thinking : Creativity Step by Step (1970)

Lateral thinking is closely related to insight, creativity and humour.

Lateral Thinking : Creativity Step by Step (1970)

With lateral thinking one goes on generating as many approaches as one can even after one has found a promising one.

Lateral Thinking : Creativity Step by Step (1970)

Design is really a special case of problem solving.

Lateral Thinking : Creativity Step by Step (1970)

You cannot dig a hole in a different place by digging the same hole deeper.

Lateral Thinking : Creativity Step by Step (1970)

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