Robert JordanI do not like odd things until I can understand them.
About This Quote
In this quote, the author is saying that he does not like or enjoy "odd" things until he has been able to understand them. In other words, people who are open to new things will be those who enjoy strange and unusual things until they have determined the reality behind the strange phenomenon. This quote is used by many people to convey that they are willing to give new ideas a chance before deciding if they are worth consideration or not.
Source: The Great Hunt
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