“One of my favorite philosophical tenets is that people will agree with you only if they already agree with you. You do not change people’s minds”
— Frank Zappa
Simplified Meaning:
When it comes to opinions, people usually stick to what they already believe. If someone already thinks the same way you do, they will agree with you. However, if they have a different opinion, it is very hard to make them change their mind. Imagine you love a certain type of food, like pizza, and your friend loves a different type, like sushi. You might talk about how great pizza is, but if your friend really loves sushi, talking alone probably won’t make them like pizza more than sushi. This idea can apply to bigger things, like politics or life choices. Often, people believe what they want to believe. To apply this wisdom in real life, understand that it's okay if others don’t always agree with you. Instead of trying to change their minds, focus on finding common ground or respecting different viewpoints. This can help you have better conversations and stronger relationships.
