Quote by Mark Twain

It is discouraging to try and penetrate a mind like yours. You ought to get it out and dance on it. That would take some of the rigidity out of it.

It is discouraging to try and penetrate a mind like yours. Y

Summary

This quote suggests the frustration one feels when trying to understand someone with a narrow-minded perspective. The speaker implies that the recipient should explore their own thoughts and beliefs, challenging their rigid thinking by letting it loose and engaging with it actively. In doing so, it is implied that their mind may become more open and flexible, allowing for a deeper level of understanding and potentially fostering greater empathy and acceptance.

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