Quotes About Open-mindedness

The only escape from this trap, as far as I can see, is to be skeptical about one's own skepticism: which is what I mean by the New Agnosticism.

Whatever works, that's my philosophy. I don't care if it's magic beans or a prayer cloth dipped in the Jordan River.

A civilized society is one which tolerates eccentricity to the point of doubtful sanity.

For dear me, why abandon a belief Merely because it ceases to be true

why abandon a belief Merely because it ceases to be true.

As one old gentleman put it, Son, I don't care if you're stark nekkid and wear a bone in your nose. If you kin fiddle, you're all right with me. It's the music we make that counts.

I may be wrong

Just imagine for a day that you do not know anything, that what you believe could be completely false. Let go of your preconceptions and even your most cherished beliefs. Experiment. Force yourself to hold the opposite opinion or see the world through your enemy's eyes. Listen to the people around you with more attentiveness. See everything as a source for education—even the most banal encounters. Imagine that the world is still full of mystery.

If you are observing someone you naturally dislike, or who reminds you of someone unpleasant in your past, you will tend to see almost any cue as unfriendly or hostile. You will do the opposite for people you like. In these exercises you must strive to subtract your personal preferences and prejudices about people.

Great strategists do not act according to preconceived ideas; they respond to the moment, like children. Their minds are always moving, and they are always excited and curious. They quickly forget the past—the present is much too interesting.

We are continually judging other people. We want others to think and act a certain way. Usually, the way we think and act. Because this is impossible, we continually get upset. Instead, we should see other people as phenomena, as neutral as comets or planets. They come in all varieties, which makes like rich and interesting.

You have probably heard the saying that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Actually, there is another saying that is probably more accurate, but is not quite as well known: 'The quickest way to become an old dog is to quit learning new tricks.

People who are skilled at dialogue do their best to make it safe for everyone to add their meaning to the shared pool—even ideas that at first glance appear controversial, wrong, or at odds with their own beliefs. Now, obviously, they don't agree with every idea; they simply do their best to ensure that all ideas find their way into the open.

It's our dogmatic conviction that "if we could just fix those losers, all would go better" that keeps us from taking action that could lead to dialogue and progress. Which is why it's no surprise that those who are best at dialogue tend to turn this logic around. They believe the best way to work on "us" is to start with "me.

The judgiest people are the ones who've lived the least.

I despise judgmental people." "As do most creatures who deserve to be judged." "You got me. I'm a ho fo sho.

Point taken. Thank you for explaining these things to me. Please continue to do so in the future." "I

You don't have to understand Sorceri ways; you just have to accept them.

So every person sets up his own rules, and then uses them to judge everybody else. You just have to realize that.There is no real normal. You have to just decide what you believe. And stay open to new ideas. For the time being I am using my own concept of reality as a guide. Ginny to Caulder and Micheal

I never criticise my friends. If they are really true friends, they may be anything they like, for all of me.

You cannot expect any rational thought from a religious man. He is like a rocking log in water.

Race, Religion, Ethnic Pride, Nationalism does nothing but teach you how to hate people you have never met

There is not one single established religion that an intelligent, educated man can believe.

There is something pagan in me that I cannot shake off. In short, I deny nothing, but doubt everything.