Meandering in theory . . .

Today is the birthday of Laurence Johnston Peter (September 16, 1919 - January 12, 1990), author, educator, psychologist, and management theorist . He is best known for the formulation of the Peter Principle.

"Real, constructive mental power lies in the creative thought that shapes your destiny, and your hour-by-hour mental conduct produces power for change in your life. Develop a train of thought on which to ride. The nobility of your life as well as your happiness depends upon the direction in which that train of thought is going."
- Laurence J. Peter

"The habitually punctual make all their mistakes right on time."
- Laurence J. Peter

"A man convinced against his will is not convinced."
- Laurence J. Peter

"A man doesn't know what he knows until he knows what he doesn't know. "
- Laurence J. Peter

"An intelligence test sometimes shows a man how smart he would have been not to have taken it. "
- Laurence J. Peter

"Speak when you are angry - and you will make the best speech you'll ever regret."
- Laurence J. Peter

"Lead, follow, or get out of the way. "
- Laurence J. Peter

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