Quote by Frank Zappa

One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will agree with you only if they already agree with you. You do not change people's minds.

One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will

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This quote suggests that it is difficult to change someone's beliefs or opinions. The author believes that people will only agree with you if they already share similar views. It implies that trying to persuade or convince others to change their minds is mostly ineffective, as individuals tend to maintain their pre-existing beliefs rather than being easily swayed. Thus, it highlights the challenge of influencing others and emphasizes the importance of understanding differing perspectives.

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