While there is no denying the good intentions of affirmative action, it is nevertheless imbedded with the dangerous and outmoded notion that "race matters."

They also frequently nod their heads in recognition as he skewers the outmoded notions that he says still rule most companies.

"Perfection in housecleaning is an outmoded notion."

"Fortress America" is an outmoded notion of how to be a successful competitor in technology.

He has long since abandoned such outmoded notions as "sleep."

"War is an outmoded notion," I told him grandly.

"War is an outmoded notion," I had told him with splendid assurance.

And forget the outmoded notion that where new music is concerned, only premieres are important.

It is, in my view, an outmoded notion that such an important, politically recognisable figure should be appointed behind closed doors by government representatives.

Here, though, that outmoded notion proved strategically relevant.