'What is the answer?' [ I was silent ] 'In that case, what is the question?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stein highlights the absurdity of seeking answers without first clarifying the question.
- In plain terms
- If you don't have an answer, check if you asked the right question.
- What can you take from it?
- Ensure your question is valid before seeking answers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the real question?
- Why did I ask this?
Another view
It might be seen as evasive.
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