It is not proofs or evidence which causes a person to believe
or disbelieve, but his choice The most powerful arguments,
the most convincing evidence, the most thorough proofs, will
not persuade him if he simply does not want to be persuaded.


Most people listen, not to determine whether or not what is
being said warrants the change of their minds, but merely to
prepare their next rebuttal


It has been aptly said that people adjust the truth to fit their desires
rather than adjust their desires to fit the truth


To be open-minded does not mean that your mind is
so open that you can dump garbage in it


Being open minded is often the excuse used by people
who are actually empty-headed


Winston Churchill said, “People stumble over the truth
sometimes, but most pick themselves up and hurry off
as if nothing happened


We demand the truth when it affects our money, our
relationships, our health and safety, but are not so choosy
when it affects our minds, our morality or lifestyles


People love the truth when it
supports them, but they hate it when it convicts them


Permissiveness and relativeness are masquerades of
tolerance and non-judgmentalness