Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Little-minded people's thoughts move in such small circles that five minutes conversation gives you an arc long enough to determine their whole curve.

Little-minded people's thoughts move in such small circles t

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This quote suggests that the limited thinking of closed-minded individuals can be quickly discerned through just a brief conversation. Their thoughts and perspectives are so confined and predictable that even a short interaction is enough to understand the extent of their narrow-mindedness. It highlights how these individuals are incapable of expanding their viewpoints or thinking beyond their preconceived notions, ultimately revealing the limitations of their intellectual capacity.

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