Originally Posted by Mr. Jaggers

It is unwise hold too firmly to one’s views. Indeed, it is the mark of an unbalanced mind that cannot entertain the ideas of others. Every fool is firmly convinced, and can stand no argument to the contrary no matter how wrongheaded his judgment. A wise man is flexible in his thinking; he is steadfast in his will, not his mind. There is always more than one side to things, and a balanced mind weighs them both.