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He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.

Posted on 1 September 2015 by philosiblog

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever. – Chinese Proverb What does that mean? This, like most ancient proverbs, was difficult to source, but quite … Continue reading →

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Asking “Is this possible?” is rarely relevant. The real question is, “Is this worth doing?”

Posted on 24 October 2013 by philosiblog

Asking “Is this possible?” is rarely relevant. The real question is, “Is this worth doing?” – Andrew Sliwinski What does that mean? This is the measure of human ingenuity. So many things which were once considered impossible are now routinely done. The … Continue reading →

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A problem is a question you haven’t yet answered to a level that has fulfilled you.

Posted on 28 June 2013 by philosiblog

A problem is a question you haven’t yet answered to a level that has fulfilled you. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote is about being done. As long as you aren’t fulfilled, as long as you are not satisfied, … Continue reading →

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It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.

Posted on 1 June 2012 by philosiblog

It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question. – Eugène Ionesco What does that mean? This is an interesting quote in that it turns a few things around from the usual way we think of them. The quote says … Continue reading →

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You can tell a man is clever by his answers. You can tell a man is wise by his questions.

Posted on 15 March 2012 by philosiblog

You can tell a man is clever by his answers. You can tell a man is wise by his questions. – Naguib Mahfouz What does that mean? Clever answers are one of my favorite things. But, according the quote, all … Continue reading →

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The great question is not…

Posted on 14 June 2011 by philosiblog

The great question is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with failure. – Chinese Proverbs  (This has also been attributed to Laurence J. Peter, but I think the Chinese may have said it first)  8) What does that … Continue reading →

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A single question can be more influential than a thousand statements.

Posted on 14 March 2011 by philosiblog

A single question can be more influential than a thousand statements. – Bo Bennett What does that mean? To me, it means that you can talk all you want.  All that does is reinforce what you already know, what you … Continue reading →

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As for me, all I know is that I know nothing.

Posted on 7 March 2011 by philosiblog

As for me, all I know is that I know nothing. – Socrates What does that mean? This is probably one of the most famous quotes in all the world, as it was the one that caused Socrates to be … Continue reading →

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