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MESSAGE FOR WEEK BEGINNING 29th November 2004

Yes, No....

We have words like 'yes', 'no', 'possibly' and 'maybe'. Could there be a need for another fundamental word? Perhaps we need to say: "Yes under some circumstances but not under others". Or, we mightg want to say: It is impossible to say yes or no until we know the frame." Occasionally, we may want to say "It does not matter whether the answer is yes or no."

Exercise your mind in thinking of suggestions. The application should be as wide as possible.

Edward de Bono nmt
20th November 2004