Be you Quote by Jane Jacobs
“There are two ways you encounter things in the world that are different. One is everything that comes in reinforces what you already believe and everything that you know. The other thing is that you stay flexible enough or curious enough and maybe unsure of yourself enough, or may be you are more sure of yourself - I don't know which it is - that the new things that come in keep reforming your world view.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs, 1961
We can either let new information confirm our existing beliefs or stay open, allowing it to reshape our worldview.
In simple terms: Stay open to new ideas that challenge your assumptions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and flexibility.
Themes
open‑m
learning
growth
flexibility
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- education
- leadership
- innovation
- policy making
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
worldview formation
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you seek perspectives that contradict your own?
- What habits help you stay intellectually flexible?
A Different Perspective
Being too rigid can blind you to valuable insights.
