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What does it mean?
Old questions and answers remain the only constant in life.
In plain terms
We always rely on the same old questions and answers.
What can you take from it?
Accept that we repeat the same questions and answers.

Where it applies

  • learning
  • conversation
  • reflection

Putting it to work

  • review basics
  • ask new questions
  • value history

Questions to consider

  • Are old answers enough?
  • Can we innovate?

Another view

It implies progress is impossible without new questions.

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