Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind as of opening the mouth is to shut it again on something solid

Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind  as of opening the mouth  is to shut it again on something solid

Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind as of opening the mouth is to shut it again on something solid. (G. K. Chesterton)