Suppose no one asked a question, what would be the answer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If no one asks questions, there is no need for answers.
- In plain terms
- Questions create the need for answers.
- What can you take from it?
- Ask questions to find meaning in the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What question do you need to ask?
- Is there value in unasked questions?
Another view
Some truths exist even without questions.
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