Originality and Memory – Quote by Laurence J. Peter

„Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it.“

Laurence J. PeterLaurence J. Peter describes originality as the art of remembering while forgetting the source.
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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.

A humorous quote on the nature of originality and memory.


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Inspirational quote about originality and memory by Laurence J. Peter

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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