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“If you go fishing you may not catch any fish. If you don't go fishing, you'll never catch any fish.”

Quote by Alex Faickney Osborn

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Alex Faickney Osborn

Alex Faickney Osborn was an American author born on May 24, 1888, and died on May 5, 1966. He is known for his innovative thinking and creative stimulation methods, being one of the founders of brainstorming. more

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