There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns.
Edward De BonoRead
I do a great deal of work with young children, and if you give a child a problem, he may come up with a highly original solution, because he doesn't have the established route to it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children's creativity is often unconstrained by traditional methods, allowing them to find unique solutions.
This quote by Edward De Bono highlights the innate creativity of young children when faced with problems. Unlike adults, who may be restricted by conventional thinking and established methods, children can approach challenges from fresh perspectives, leading to original and innovative solutions. It emphasizes the importance of encouraging this type of thinking in education and problem-solving.
Themes
CreativityChildrenProblem-SolvingEducationOriginality
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on creative thinking, I would quote Edward De Bono to emphasize the importance of allowing children to explore problems freely.
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