Fighting Quote by Edward de Bono
“My thinking was taught to tribes in South Africa like the Zulus and Xhosas. At the time there were about 210 fights breaking out among them every month, but after they listened to my lessons, this fell to just four.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono, 1985
Teaching conflict‑resolution skills to tribal groups reduced violent clashes dramatically.
In simple terms: Teaching reduced fights.
Key Takeaway
Use structured thinking to resolve disputes.
Themes
conflict resolution
education
leadership
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- tribal mediation
- community workshops
- peacebuilding programs
Key Concepts
systems thinking
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can structured thinking be adapted to different cultures?
- What barriers exist to teaching conflict resolution?
A Different Perspective
May not work without cultural adaptation.
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