An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about the ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or of Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man's mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut. He can say nothing to the purpose. Outside the Tao there is no ground for criticizing either the Tao or anything else. C.s. Lewis
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Lao Tzu is saying that you should be open to new ideas but they shouldn’t make you question your beliefs. If your beliefs are not based on anything more than logic, they are useless. The Tao is the only absolute truth and it cannot be questioned or criticized. You can try, but you won’t get anywhere.

Source: The Abolition Of Man

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