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Quote by Laurence J. Peter

“Poetry is that which is lost in translation.”

Quote by Laurence J. Peter

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Laurence J. Peter

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. more

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