"For those who do not think, it is best at least to rearrange their prejudices once in a while"
- Luther Burbank
About this Quote
This quote by Luther Burbank motivates individuals to think on their own and to challenge their own beliefs. He recommends that if individuals do not believe for themselves, they should at least make the effort to re-examine their own bias. This is necessary because it permits people to be open up to new ideas and to consider different point of views. It also motivates individuals to be more tolerant and understanding of others. By making the effort to re-examine our own beliefs, we can become more knowledgeable about our own predispositions and be more accepting of various viewpoints. This quote is a suggestion that it is very important to be unbiased and to be happy to challenge our own beliefs. It is a reminder that we need to not be afraid to question our own beliefs and to be going to gain from others.
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