Quote by Sir Peter Medawar

The human mind treats a new idea the way the body treats a strange protein; it rejects it.

The human mind treats a new idea the way the body treats a s

Summary

This quote suggests that when people are presented with a new idea, their initial reaction is often to resist or reject it, much like the body's immune system would respond to a foreign protein. It highlights how the human mind can be resistant to change and unfamiliar concepts, emphasizing the tendency for individuals to cling to familiar beliefs and ideas.

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By Sir Peter Medawar

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