Now, there's a man with an open mind. You can feel the breeze from here.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An open-minded person is so open they lack substance, compared to having a breeze blowing through.
- In plain terms
- Being too open-minded means you have no solid thoughts.
- What can you take from it?
- Openness should not mean a lack of conviction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the balance between open and firm?
- How do you judge someone's mind?
Another view
It uses a visual metaphor that might confuse the literal meaning.
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