Famous quote by Thomas J. Watson

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"All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work"

- Thomas J. Watson

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This quote is written / told by Thomas J. Watson between February 17, 1874 and June 19, 1956. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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