Jacques MaritainThe sole philosophy open to those who doubt the possibility of truth is absolute silence -- even mental.
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The sole philosophy open to those who doubt the possibility of truth is absolute silence -- even mental. Being open minded and willing to listen and learn new things is a great thing, but only when the mind can be turned off. If your mind is constantly running off in all different directions, then you would never be able to hear what others are saying. The quote above isn’t meant to discourage people from learning and understanding new things; it’s simply a reminder that one should keep an open mind while doing so.
Source: An Introduction To Philosophy
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