In my experience, committees can criticize, but they cannot… - David Ogilvy

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In my experience, committees can criticize, but they cannot create. ‘Search the parks in all your cities You’ll find no statues of committees.

David Ogilvy

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David Mackenzie Ogilvy (June 23, 1911 – July 21, 1999) executive who was widely hailed as "The Father of Advertising". In 1962, Time called him "the most sought-after wizard in today's advertising industry". He founded Ogilvy & Mather.

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Alternative Names: David MacKenzie Ogilvy

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committees can criticize, but they cannot create.

Search the parks in all your cities You’ll find no statues of committees

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In my experience, committees can criticize, but they cannot create. ‘Search the parks in all your cities You’ll find no statues of committees. - David Ogilvy

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