Quote by Charles Franklin Kettering

People are very open-minded about new things. As long as they are exactly like the old ones.

People are very open-minded about new things. As long as the

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the tendency of individuals to resist change and prefer familiarity. It suggests that people claim to have open minds, but only when the new ideas or things resemble what they are already comfortable with. It points out the paradox of maintaining an open-minded attitude while being resistant to genuine novelty and innovative concepts. In essence, the quote reveals the human tendency towards clinging to the familiar and resisting true transformation.

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