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1 " Above all things physical, it is more important to be beautiful on the inside - to have a big hear and an open mind and a spectacular spleen. "
― Ellen DeGeneres , Seriously... I'm Kidding
2 " Who is more humble? The scientist who looks at the universe with an open mind and accepts whatever the universe has to teach us, or somebody who says everything in this book must be considered the literal truth and never mind the fallibility of all the human beings involved? "
― Carl Sagan
3 " An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about the ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or of Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man's mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut. He can say nothing to the purpose. Outside the Tao there is no ground for criticizing either the Tao or anything else. "
― C.S. Lewis , The Abolition of Man
4 " So it is best to keep an open mind and be agnostic. At first sight that seems an unassailable position, at least in the weak sense of Pascal's wager. But on second thoughts it seems a cop-out, because the same could be said of Father Christmas and tooth fairies. There may be fairies at the bottom of the garden. There is no evidence for it, but you can't prove that there aren't any, so shouldn't we be agnostic with respect to fairies? "
― Richard Dawkins
5 " All that is required of you is an open mind and a little patience. "
― F.K. Preston , The Artist, The Audience and a Man Called Nothing
6 " Managing stress is about controlling the way you respond to events and having an open mind about the things that stress you. Learn to talk to God during the day and ask Him to give you peace and to help you with your problems "
― , God's Favor - Breath Of Heaven
7 " It is often difficult to educate a child about the beauty of an open mind when he is a prisoner of societal conformity. "
― Debasish Mridha
8 " Live without expectations. Don’t set parameters on your life by telling yourself that something can only be enjoyed if it is a certain way. Allow life to surprise you. Keep an open mind and enjoy all of life’s treasures. "
9 " Flexibility requires an open mind and a welcoming of new alternatives. "
― Deborah Day
10 " When ever you allow your self to be non judgmental mostly to your self, and others, and with an open mind to the things and people who surround you - you have triumphed to a higher self of substance. A substance of your beautiful self. Because when you look back to those moments, you feel a sense of relief, a sense of accomplishment; and deep in your heart, you know you have carried out something that was right. I say : " Live up to your morals and values- whilst remaining aware of them, embrace your unique self, your individuality and be happy the way you are. Remembering to shift your focus to the goodness in your life, to let go of things that no longer is useful for the goodness of your being, genuinely and practically, rejoice in the fortune and success of others and most of all, LOVE the BEAUTY you possess within. "
11 " Keep an open mind but a skeptical eye. "
― C.A.A. Savastano , Two Princes And A King: A Concise Review of Three Political Assassinations
12 " Like a peacock, dance with an open mind and a loving heart to reveal your incredible beauty. "
13 " It's nice to begin each day with an open mind but a wonderful fulfillment will come with an open heart. "
14 " Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid. "
― G.K. Chesterton
15 " A president should be approachable; understanding of people's problems and needs; he should be fair and equitable; he should listen with an open mind and a closed mouth; he shouldn't make a decision without all the facts and above all else, he must be honest to the people.Anything else and he shouldn't be president. "
16 " The will to love, the desire to help, and an open mind with gratitude can unlock the door to eternal happiness. "
17 " Keep an open mind and know that you can always learn more. "
― Lorii Myers , No Excuses, The Fit Mind-Fit Body Strategy Book (3 Off the Tee, #3)
18 " During the Meiji era, the Japanese Zen master, Nan-in had a visitor from a respected university – a professor who wanted to learn about Zen. Nan-in served the professor a pot of tea, but when the cupwas full, he continued pouring until the cup was overflowing. The startled professor watched in amazement until he could no longer restrain himself from intervening, “The cup is full and no more will go in. You’re making a mess!” “Like this cup,” Nan-insaid, “You are full of your own opinions, artificial concepts and negative speculations. How can I show you Zen unless you first empty your cup?” Like the learned professor who wanted to understand spirituality, you too must empty your cup and have an open mind and heart. "
― Christopher Dines , Manifest Your Bliss: A Spiritual Guide to Inner Peace
19 " Live a life abundant in love and rich in spirit, these are the seeds of a fulfilling existence. Be the safe harbor you seek in the world. Follow your dreams, not your fear. Go into the New Year with an open mind and hopeful heart. Don't let the chains of unforgiveness weigh you down. Life is too short to live in a prison of past hurts. The futures is yours for the taking and creating. Life is bittersweet, when we can let darkness and light co-exist as illumination, we can live in true happiness. When we live life at its best, it is a symphony of feelings, of high and low notes, of tragedy and comedy, love and loss, magic and the sublime. It can be quite a spectacular journey when we fully embrace and accept it. "
― Jaeda DeWalt
20 " Live with an open mind and an open heart. Always choose love over fear and kindness over cruelty. "
― Laurence Overmire , The One Idea That Saves the World: A Call to Conscience and a Call to Action
