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What does it mean?
The speaker seeks to learn from ancient texts by posing questions to them.
In plain terms
I read ancient texts to ask questions.
What can you take from it?
Read texts to inquire deeply.

Where it applies

  • study
  • research
  • personal exploration

Putting it to work

  • ask questions while reading
  • study ancient texts
  • seek wisdom

Questions to consider

  • What do you ask from texts?
  • How do you learn from the past?

Another view

It may imply texts have answers.

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