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“Many think of memory as rote learning, a linear stuffing of the brain with facts, where understanding is irrelevant. When you teach it properly, with imagination and association, understanding becomes a part of it.”

Quote by Tony Buzan

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Tony Buzan, born on June 2, 1942, is a British author and psychologist. He is renowned for inventing Mind Mapping, a tool widely used in education, business, and personal development. Buzan's work aims to help people improve their memory and creativity. more

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