RichardKennaway comments on Rationality Quotes Thread February 2015 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: RichardKennaway 05 February 2015 05:26:01PM 10 points [-]

A closed mind is like to a cyst. Vulnerable to rot. Liable to fester. Apt to give its owner only pain.

Me, as an exercise in improvising a contrary Deep Wisdom.

Comment author: shminux 05 February 2015 08:27:38PM 0 points [-]

Striking the right balance is a tricky thing.

Comment author: Kindly 06 February 2015 12:19:09AM 0 points [-]

It's not as snappy, because "open mind" and "open wound" have a parallel structure that your example lacks.

A closed mind is like to closed-angle glaucoma. Can happen suddenly. Is often painful. Can lead to loss of vision.