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A narrow mind begets obstinacy; we do not easily believe…

“A narrow mind begets obstinacy; we do not easily believe what we cannot see.” quote by John Dryden
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“A narrow mind begets obstinacy; we do not easily believe what we cannot see.”

John Dryden

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Closed-mindedness leads to stubbornness because people reject unseen ideas.

In simple terms: Narrow minds cause stubbornness.

Key Takeaway

Stay open to new evidence.

Themes

open-mindedness stubbornness perception

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • scientific research
  • personal growth
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

cognitive bias confirmation bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence do you dismiss?
  • How can you test unseen ideas?
A Different Perspective

Being open may still cause indecision.

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