--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Keep an open mind, but as they say, not…" description: "\"“Keep an open mind, but as they say, not so open your brain falls out.”\" — Melissa Tiers" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/463/melissa-tiers-262166_open-mind_keep-an-open-mind-but-as-they-say-not-so_1967419.jpg" --- # Keep an open mind, but as they say, not so open your brain… ![“Keep an open mind, but as they say, not so open your brain falls out.” quote by Melissa Tiers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/463/melissa-tiers-262166_open-mind_keep-an-open-mind-but-as-they-say-not-so_1967419.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/463/melissa-tiers-262166_open-mind_keep-an-open-mind-but-as-they-say-not-so_1967419.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/463/melissa-tiers-262166_open-mind_keep-an-open-mind-but-as-they-say-not-so_1967419.jpg) > ““Keep an open mind, but as they say, not so open your brain falls out.”” Melissa Tiers ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Stay open-minded, but not so much that you lose control. **In simple terms:** Be open but retain control. Key Takeaway Maintain balanced openness. Themes open‑mindedness self‑control critical thinking Mood advice statement Type Brain:1 Mind:1 Open mind:1 Psychology:0 Say Open:0 Open Brain:0 Mind Say:0 When to use this quote - Too much openness can lead to gullibility. 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