A Moment of Zen...

 



Our only job is to remain open.
Usually when we hear or read something new,
we just compare it to our own ideas.
If it is the sane, we accept it and say that it is correct.
If it is not, we say it is incorrect.
In either case, we learn nothing.

Thich Nhat Hanh





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