Open Mind Quotes

“The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.”
― Terry Pratchett, Diggers

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
― Joseph Campbell

“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.”
― Alan Alda

“All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake up in the day to find it was vanity, but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.”
― T.E. Lawrence, Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph

“It's okay to disagree with the thoughts or opinions expressed by other people. That doesn't give you the right to deny any sense they might make. Nor does it give you a right to accuse someone of poorly expressing their beliefs just because you don't like what they are saying. Learn to recognize good writing when you read it, even if it means overcoming your pride and opening your mind beyond what is comfortable.”
― Ashly Lorenzana

“It's a fact—everyone is ignorant in some way or another.

Ignorance is our deepest secret.

And it is one of the scariest things out there, because those of us who are most ignorant are also the ones who often don't know it or don't want to admit it.

Here is a quick test:

If you have never changed your mind about some fundamental tenet of your belief, if you have never questioned the basics, and if you have no wish to do so, then you are likely ignorant.

Before it is too late, go out there and find someone who, in your opinion, believes, assumes, or considers certain things very strongly and very differently from you, and just have a basic honest conversation.

It will do both of you good.”
― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration

“I find I am much prouder of the victory I obtain over myself, when, in the very ardor of dispute, I make myself submit to my adversary’s force of reason, than I am pleased with the victory I obtain over him through his weakness.”
― Michel de Montaigne, The Complete Essays

“The world is full of people who have never, since childhood, met an open doorway with an open mind.”
― E.B. White

“Every human being on the face of the earth has a steel plate in his head, but if you lie down now and then and get still as you can, it will slide open like elevator doors, letting in all the secret thoughts that have been standing around so patiently, pushing the button for a ride to the top. The real troubles in life happen when those hidden doors stay closed for too long.”
― Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

“Books open your mind, broaden your mind, and strengthen you as nothing else can.”
― William Feather

“In fact, the more each person can remove his or her ego from the discussion and focus on the subject matter, the more fruitful the conversation will be for all involved.”
― Matthew Kelly, The Seven Levels of Intimacy: The Art of Loving and the Joy of Being Loved

“Flexibility requires an open mind and a welcoming of new alternatives.”
― Deborah Day

“It's a persons ego that leads them away. So I should say, let your mind be open to those things that affects your ego. Learn how to accept your mistakes and learn how to understand mistakes of others.”
― Jayson Engay

“Mind has door. A password can open it.
That word is stored safely in your heart,
waiting for your willingness to retrieve it.”
― Toba Beta, My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

“Racists are snakes. Their minds are closed but their mouths are wide open, full of venom, ready to sting and destroy people around them.”
― Mouloud Benzadi

“I’ve learned to fall like the BJJ player, to protect the body through controlling the distribution of force by slapping the mat with hands open. With hands open. Hands open. Open. O Pen.”
― Cameron Conaway, Caged: Memoirs of a Cage-Fighting Poet

“We often think that there is just one way to look at things - the way we always have. In fact, there are an infinite number of ways to look at most everything. An open mind allows for a multitude of perspectives from which to choose in any given moment. That suppleness of mind allows for true choice, and opens us to a whole new realm of possibility.”
― Jeffrey R. Anderson, The Nature of Things - Navigating Everyday Life with Grace

“Always be open to inspiration. You never know where it may come from. Begin with an open mind, end with an inspired heart.”
― Sheri Fink

“Be honest. This applies to every area of your life. Sketchiness is not an attractive trait. No more trying to cover up your baggage, sweeping things under the rug, withholding truth, blatant lying, or even telling seemingly ‘harmless’ white lies or half-truths – release the need to lie completely! Start NOW.”
― Alaric Hutchinson, Living Peace: Essential Teachings For Enriching Life

“Discussions, debates and even arguments will be fruitful if done with an open mind.”
― Haresh Sippy

“I’m fearless as long as my eyes are open. It doesn’t matter if I belong here or if I never truly gel with humanity. I’m in this game because it’s rich and I’m not going to bed tonight because who knows how much longer I’ll have to spend these endless coins of enlightenment.”
― Laurie Perez, The Look of Amie Martine

“The older I get, the more I find that I remember clearly all the things I said yes to, just when I was about to say no. I must admit I have not been open-minded all the time. I just wish I had been.”
― Margareta Magnusson, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You

“An open mind can always stand a closed one, if it has to- by making room for it in the general picture [of the world].
But a closed mind cannot stand it near an open one Without risking immediate and complete destruction in it's own terms.
Can I closed mine there's no more room.”
― Gordon R. Dickson, In the Bone

“An open mind can always stand a closed one, if it has to- by making room for it in the general picture [of the world].
But a closed mind cannot stand it near an open one Without risking immediate and complete destruction in it's own terms.
In a closed mind there's no more room.”
― Gordon R. Dickson, In the Bone

“People love talking about themselves. Yet everyone is hiding something. I started unhiding, and it opened up new worlds.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya

“Genuine chronicles of prehistory are not concealed by anyone; rather, they are merely overlooked by people preoccupied with other things that command their attention.”
― Toba Beta

“Saat hati dan pikiran anda telah terbuka dan bebas dari bias sentimental, ilmu pengetahuan justru berlomba masuk dan tinggal dalam diri anda.”
― Toba Beta

“You shouldn't care about how you're seen by shallow-minded people. You should care about how you're seen by open-minded people. People who see situations through your eyes instead of seeing their own life through it.”
― Lorelei Balansa

“I'm a firm believer in being flexible.”
― Aegelis, Specks of Shadows, Flecks of Light

“Debate as if you’re right but listen in case you’re wrong.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, BECOME: Unleash the Power of Moral Character and Be Proud of the Life You Choose