He must examine his objectives and see t... by Laurence J. Peter

Author educator Management The Peter Principle hierarchiology

He must examine his objectives and see that true progress is achieved through moving forward to a better way of life, rather than upward to total life incompetence.

- Laurence J. Peter

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American

Television has changed the American child from an irresistable force to an immovable object.

- Laurence J. Peter

America

America is a country that doesn't know where it is going but is determined to set a speed record getting there.

- Laurence J. Peter

Expression Fact

As a matter of fact is an expression that precedes many an expression that isn't.

- Laurence J. Peter

Man

A pessimist is a man who looks both ways when he crosses the street.

- Laurence J. Peter

Man

A censor is an expert in cutting remarks. A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to.

- Laurence J. Peter

If you don't know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.

- Laurence J. Peter

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