Quote by: Henry Petroski

All conventional wisdom has an element of truth to it, but good design requires more than an element of truth - it requires an ensemble of correct assumptions and valid calculations.


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Author Bio


  • NameHenry Petroski
  • DescriptionAmerican Professor and Author
  • BornFebruary 6, 1942
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionCivil Engineer; Engineer
  • AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship