Just when I nearly had the answer, I forgot the question.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Focus on the question can fade before the answer is found.
- In plain terms
- You forget the question when you find the answer.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember the question while solving problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you forget important questions?
- How do you keep track of ideas?
Another view
It overlooks that answers sometimes reveal better questions.
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