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Laurence J. Peter was a renowned author and psychologist, best known for his book 'The Peter Principle'. This book introduced the Peter Principle, which states that in a hierarchy, every employee will eventually be promoted to a position they are unable to handle.

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“Democracy is a process by which the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame. Education is a method whereby one acquires a higher grade of prejudices. In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.”

People Men Stills Process Democracy He Man Higher Cost Prejudice Method Blame Investing Acquire Spite Grades Cost Of Living

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“A philosopher is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn't there. A theologian is the man who finds it.”

Men Belief Black Dark Rooms He Man Cat Blind Philosopher Superstitions Theologian Blind Man Dark Room Black Cat

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“Would the boy you were be proud of the man you are?”

Men Boys Kindness He Man Proud Honor Integrity Self Discipline Be Proud

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“The man who is always waving the flag usually waives what it stands for.”

Men He Man Flags Citizenship

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“The man who believes he can do it is probably right, and so is the man who believes he can't.”

Men Believe Belief Can Do He Man

Book:Peter's Quotations: Ideas for Our Times

Source: Peter's Quotations: Ideas for Our Times

About the Author

Born: September 16, 1919
Died: January 12, 1990
Known for: Author
Quotes: 142

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Peter's Quotations: Ideas for Our TimesRelated source material

The Peter PrincipleRelated source material

Broca's brain: reflections on the romance of scienceRelated source material

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Peter's People and Their Marvelous IdeasRelated source material

The Peter Pyramid, Or: Will We Ever Get the Point?Related source material

The Peter prescription: how to be creative, confident & competentRelated source material

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