Being open minded Quote by Groucho Marx
“Be open minded, but not so open minded that your brains fall out.”
About This Quote
Source Film: “Duck Soup”, 1933
Stay open‑minded, but not so much that you lose critical judgment.
In simple terms: Be open, yet keep critical thinking.
Key Takeaway
Balance openness with discernment.
Themes
open‑mindedness
critical thinking
humor
balance
Mood
witty
cautionary
Type
philosophical
humorous
When to use this quote
- education
- debate
- personal growth
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- When does openness become naiveté?
- How can you test new ideas critically?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as endorsing gullibility.
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