Thursday, February 21, 2008

Today's Word—Just Ask

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“I ask questions. The stupidity of people comes from trying to have an answer for everything. Wisdom comes from having a question for everything.”
—Milan Kundera, Czech writer and poet
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3 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 21, 2008 at 8:03 AM

    In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities,
    In the expert's, few.

    Zen proverb.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 21, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    Now that is profound and of critical importance. I believe that in order to progress and enhanced your knowledge, you must always ask questions. You may not voice them, but interest in a subject comes from the questions you have for it. I sit through classes bored when I have no questions needing or wanting to be answered. Its really each person's own fault if they don't enjoy a class...they need to be more inquisitive!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Whaaa? What's he mean by that? (I feel smarter already).

    But seriously, remember the (purportedly) old saw from some anonymous Chinese philosopher: "He who asks is a fool for five minutes. he who does not is a fool forever."

    On the other hand, teachers used to say that there are no stupid questions. But we know that's bull.

    Inquiring minds want to know!

    John

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