Quotes About Openness

The doors leading out of scriptural literalism do not open from the inside. The moderation we see among nonfundamentalists is not some sign that faith itself has evolved; it is, rather, the product of the many hammer blows of modernity that have exposed certain tenets of faith to doubt.

Anyone who wants to understand the world should be open to new facts and new arguments, even on subjects where his or her views are very well established. Similarly, anyone truly interested in morality—in the principles of behavior that allow people to flourish—should be open to new evidence and new arguments that bear upon questions of happiness and suffering. Clearly, the chief enemy of open conversation is dogmatism in all its forms. Dogmatism

It is time we recognized that the only thing that permits human beings to collaborate with one another in a truly open-ended way is their willingness to have their beliefs modified by new facts. Only openness to evidence and argument will secure a common world for us.

I don't always communicate the truth in the way that I want to—but one of the strengths of telling the truth is that it remains open for elaboration. If what you say in the heat of the moment isn't quite right, you can amend it. I have learned that I would rather be maladroit, or even rude, than dishonest.

Remaining open to the powers of conversation—to new evidence and better arguments—is not only essential for rationality. It is essential for love.

It is time we recognized that the only thing that permits human beings to collaborate with one another in a truly open-ended way is their willingness to have their beliefs modified by new facts. Only openness to evidence and argument will secure a common world for us. Nothing guarantees that reasonable people will agree about everything, of course, but the unreasonable are certain to be divided by their dogmas. This spirit of mutual inquiry is the very antithesis of religious faith.

Clearly, the chief enemy of open conversation is dogmatism in all its forms. Dogmatism is a well-recognized obstacle to scientific reasoning, and yet, because scientists have been reluctant even to imagine that they might have something prescriptive to say about values, dogmatism is still granted remarkable scope on questions of both truth and goodness under the banner of religion

Coaches must be flexible, for then they won't get bent out of shape.

To open deeply, as genuine spiritual life requires, we need tremendous courage and strength, a kind of warrior spirit.

willingness to explore everything is a sign of strength. The weak ones have prejudices. Prejudices are a protection.

Jazz is a music that is open enough to borrow from any other form of music, and has the strength to influence any other form of music.

As we open our hearts to others, we begin to discover the truth of our own inner beauty, inner strength and inner light.

Cynics always say no. Saying yes leads to knowledge. So for as long as you have the strength to, say yes.

It takes strength to show vulnerability.

Openness without strength is useless; strength without openness is oppression.

When you act on your impulses to play, when you are open to the possibilities in each moment, you replace your fears with self-understanding, self-esteem, and personal strength.

Because if I am living an honest life, and my eyes are open, and I'm trying my hardest to be good and kind, then anything I'm doing is fine to tell people.

The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of childhood into maturity.

Success is not a straight line, it's much more of a dance and being open to possibilities.

Let us waste no further time looking for the secret of success or the key to happiness. Already the door is open and whosoever will, may enter.

Don't tense up no matter what, for you only close off creative power when you do.

Success of life depends upon keeping one's mind open to opportunity and seizing it when it comes.

I believe that one key to success is to accept truth, no matter how it's spoken.

Don't get stubborn, flow with the go. The key is to be open to unintended success. Some companies just can't take yes for an answer.