You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. Don't let yourself indulge in vain wishes. - Laurence J. Peter

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You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. Don't let yourself indulge in vain wishes.

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About Laurence J. Peter

Laurence Johnston Peter (16 September 1919 – 12 January 1990) was a Canadian educator and management theorist, most famous for having formulated the Peter Principle.

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Alternative Names: Laurence Johnston Peter • Laurence Peter
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