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“To the engineer, all matter in the universe can be placed into one of two categories: (1) things that need to be fixed, and (2) things that will need to be fixed after you've had a few minutes to play with them. If there are no problems handily available, they will create their own problems. Normal people don't understand this concept; they believe that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain't broke, it doesn't have enough features yet.”

Quote by Scott Adams

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Scott Adams, born on June 8, 1957, is a renowned cartoonist. He is best known for his comic strip 'Dilbert', which has gained worldwide popularity since its debut in 1990. Adams' work is celebrated for its humorous take on modern workplace culture. more

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