Questions show the mind's range, and answers, its subtlety
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Asking broad questions shows intelligence, while precise answers show depth.
- In plain terms
- Questions reveal your breadth, answers reveal your depth.
- What can you take from it?
- Ask wide, answer deep to show intelligence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does your questioning style say?
- Do you value questions or answers more?
Another view
Simple questions can also show great insight.
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