Changing your mind Quote by Enid Blyton
“I wonder where you got that idea from? I mean, the idea that it's feeble to change your mind once it's made up. That's a wrong idea, you know. Make up your mind about things, by all means - but if something happens to show that you are wrong, then it is feeble not to change your mind, Elizabeth. Only the strongest people have the pluck to change their minds, and say so, if they see they have been wrong in their ideas.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mystery of the Secret Door by Enid Blyton, 1935
Stubbornness is portrayed as weakness; true strength lies in admitting error and adapting beliefs.
In simple terms: Changing your mind shows strength.
Key Takeaway
Embrace flexibility when proven wrong.
Themes
courage
humility
growth
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates
- personal relationships
- leadership decisions
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you clung to a belief despite evidence?
- How can you model openness to change for others?
A Different Perspective
Changing minds can be socially risky and may be perceived as indecisiveness.
