inquiring mind

He also praised her for having an “open, inquiring mind and the confidence to change even her strongest opinions in the face of contrary evidence.”

Hodgson's playing career was effectively a non-league affair but the inquiring mind of a man who enjoyed reading the works of Milan Kundera, John Updike and Philip Roth was always destined for coaching and management.

Rooney has a sharp, imaginative, inquiring mind and many of those who saw his work at Derby talk about someone who was a calm, measured leader and frontman for the club during the crises of points deductions, also showing a sure touch in his dealings with players, a good and understanding listener.

The archbishop recalled, “It was my great privilege to meet Her Late Majesty on many occasions. Her clarity of thinking, capacity for careful listening, inquiring mind, humor, remarkable memory and extraordinary kindness invariably left me conscious of the blessing that she has been to us all.”

Another inquiring mind asked about what he would drink on his last meal on Earth.