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Laurence J. Peter Quote on Prejudice and Opinion Formation

„Prejudice is one of the world's greatest labor-saving devices; it enables you to form an opinion without having to dig up the facts.“

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Laurence J. Peter was a Canadian-American teacher, educational consultant, school psychologist, author, and professor best known for the Peter Principle.

This statement describes prejudice as a method to quickly form opinions without verifying facts, prompting critical reflection.


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Laurence J. Peter quote about prejudice, opinions, and the importance of facts

Laurence Johnston Peter was born in Vancouver in 1919 and began working as a teacher in 1941. He later worked as a school psychologist, educational consultant, and professor. He became particularly well known for the Peter Principle, which was named after him, and died in California in 1990.

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