Quotes About Open-mindedness

I don't believe in rules. I think that there are probably always exceptions to everything

When he gave me the book, Bill said Be skeptical about this one. It's a great book. But try to be a filter, not a sponge.

We may accept limitations on our actions but never . . . on our thinking.

Travelers with closed minds can tell us little except about themselves.

Always have an answer - even if you change your mind five minutes later.

My goal is not to ridicule, or put down your opinion. But there are facts at times, especially in this age of misinformation, that may contradict your opinion, and I hope that they can just better inform you.

Executives in Hollywood are missing a lot because they don't want to watch other cultures.

There aren't any looks or customs I wish would come back. Today almost anything goes. Culture constantly devours the past so there's not much that's missing.

No university is the best place to execute every mission and no one company the best place to execute every mission.

People always make the mistake of calling an idea small or stupid because they don't understand how it's going to evolve.

Mistrust the person who finds everything good, and the person who finds everything evil, and mistrust even more the person who is indifferent to everything.

If the only people we are able to extend empathy to are those who are like us, who come from the same country we do, or who share our faith, then we misunderstand what empathy is.

That's the beautiful thing about mixed martial arts - and I'll tell people that - you have to think outside of the box.

I am a proud moderate republican. But I like democrats as well.

I live in the modern world, and I appreciate the most cutting-edge parts of it. But I also like to check out as much as I can.

In science the important thing is to modify and change one's ideas as science advances.

I've always tried to be a complete athlete and not limit myself to one position or one sport. It really helped mold my whole football game.

There is no kind of music I don't listen to. Everything good is interesting. I am as happy with a Bach fugue as I am with a record by Thelonious Monk.

One size doesn't fit all, and I don't have a monopoly over good ideas.

I do not morally judge any character and resist judging anybody in real life, too.

Our country needs more people who listen, think for themselves, and treat each other with respect.

The most important thing is not to be dogmatic but flexible and consistent.

I used to shake my head when I heard about mothers who were shocked - shocked! - when their kids came out. I didn't understand how they had missed seeing something so essential when looking at their children. But too many parents see only what they want to see, and that's true whether our kids are gay or straight.

I like to think I know a lot, but I don't. I'm motivated to learn more.