--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There are plenty of eyewitness accounts…" description: "\"There are plenty of eyewitness accounts, just because you're so narrow-minded you need to have everything shoved under your nose before you-\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dad/anonymous-1_accounts_there-are-plenty-of-eyewitness-accounts_565469.jpg" --- # There are plenty of eyewitness accounts, just because… ![“There are plenty of eyewitness accounts, just because you're so narrow-minded you need to have everything shoved under your nose before you-” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dad/anonymous-1_accounts_there-are-plenty-of-eyewitness-accounts_565469.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dad/anonymous-1_accounts_there-are-plenty-of-eyewitness-accounts_565469.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dad/anonymous-1_accounts_there-are-plenty-of-eyewitness-accounts_565469.jpg) > “There are plenty of eyewitness accounts, just because you're so narrow-minded you need to have everything shoved under your nose before you-” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A warning that narrow mindsets ignore abundant evidence, urging openness to diverse perspectives. **In simple terms:** Narrow minds miss evidence. Key Takeaway Broaden your perspective. Themes open‑mindedness evidence bias Mood reflective cautious Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - debates - research - daily news - personal relationships Key Concepts cognitive bias critical thinking Questions to Reflect On - How can you check if you’re overlooking evidence? - What steps help you stay open‑minded? A Different Perspective Overemphasis on narrowness can lead to dismissing valid points. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Eyewitnesses](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/eyewitnesses/) [Narrow minded](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/narrow-minded/) ## Related quotes > [Open mind all the way. 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