Verhalten, Einstellung und Ansatz - Offenheit

used to warn against blindly accepting information as true, advising that one should be skeptical and verify before accepting it

Glauben Sie nichts von dem, was Sie hören, und nur die Hälfte von dem, was Sie sehen

used to emphasize the importance of being open-minded, receptive to new knowledge, and seeking guidance to enhance one's wisdom and understanding

Lassen Sie die Weisen zuhören und zu ihrem Wissen beitragen, und lassen Sie die Anspruchsvollen Führung erhalten

used to highlight the importance of being flexible and adaptable in difficult or changing circumstances, as it can help one to survive and thrive

ein Schilfrohr, bevor der Wind weiterlebt

used to imply that a wise person is willing to admit their mistakes and change their opinion, while a foolish person is too stubborn or prideful to do so

Ein weiser Mann ändert seine Meinung, ein Narr niemals

used to suggest that people should be open and accepting of others despite their differences

Das Meer weist keinen Fluss zurück

used to convey If one's only tool is one narrow skill or way of thinking, one will tend to try to use that single approach for everything, even when it is not the most appropriate solution

Wenn man nur einen Hammer hat, sieht alles aus wie ein Nagel

used to imply that older people are less adaptable to change and new ideas than younger people, as it is difficult or impossible to change someone's old behaviors or habits

Man kann einem alten Hund keine neuen Tricks beibringen

used to imply that when someone is not open to new ideas or experiences, they are limiting their own personal and intellectual growth

Ein verschlossener Geist ist wie ein geschlossenes Buch, nur ein Holzblock

used to imply that it is easier to influence and shape someone's character and behavior when they are young, as it is difficult to change once they become set in their ways

Wenn ein Zweig hart wird, ist es schwierig, ihn zu drehen

used to highlight the challenges and risks associated with attempting to disrupt or change long-standing or deeply rooted aspects of a person or system

Man kann einen alten Baum nicht umstellen, ohne dass er stirbt