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C.S. Lewis said: "I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones." People who hold on to old ideas and reject new ones do so only out of fear. They fear that the new ideas will challenge their world view and they will be forced to adapt and change their thoughts and beliefs about how things should be done.
They prefer to stay in their comfortable ruts because it is easier than facing the challenge of change. Instead of seeing an opportunity for greater growth, they see a threat to their comfort and security and so they run away from the problems and mistakes that come with change.
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