The headline is the 'ticket on the meat.' Use it to flag down readers who are prospects for the kind of product you are advertising.
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The majority of business men are not capable of an original thought, simply because they cannot escape the tyranny of reason.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Business people often struggle with originality due to a rigid adherence to logic and reason.
David Ogilvy's quote suggests that many business professionals are confined by conventional thinking and rationality, which hinders their ability to think creatively and develop original ideas. This 'tyranny of reason' implies that strict adherence to logical reasoning can stifle innovation, suggesting that true creativity may require stepping outside of rational constraints.
Themes
BusinessOriginalityCreativityReasonInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on innovation, you might use this quote to challenge participants to think outside the box.
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