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Luther Burbank

It is well for people who think to change their minds occasionally in order to keep them clean. For those who do not think, it is best at least to rearrange their prejudices once in a while.

Luther Burbank

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Luther Burbank suggests that people who use their reasoning should update their opinions regularly to avoid becoming stuck in outdated ideas. For those who don’t engage in thoughtful reflection, it’s still helpful to occasionally shift their fixed biases to prevent them from becoming too rigid.

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