Hamm: Ah, the old questions, the old answers, there's nothing like them!
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are old answers enough?
- Can we innovate?
Another view
It implies progress is impossible without new questions.
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