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“Edward, Edward," he said with a patronising smile, "there are no unanswered questions of any relevance. Every question that we need to ask has been answered fully. If you can't find the correct answer then you are obviously asking the wrong question.” quote by Jasper Fforde
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“Edward, Edward," he said with a patronising smile, "there are no unanswered questions of any relevance. Every question that we need to ask has been answered fully. If you can't find the correct answer then you are obviously asking the wrong question.”

Jasper Fforde

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

All questions have answers; if you can’t find one, you’re asking the wrong question, highlighting the importance of framing.

In simple terms: If you can’t answer, ask a different question.

Key Takeaway

Refine your questions to find answers.

Themes

knowledge questioning logic

Mood

curious analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research
  • academic study
  • diagnostic processes

Key Concepts

epistemology critical thinking problem solving

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions underlie your current question?
  • How can you reframe a problem to reveal solutions?
A Different Perspective

Some problems are genuinely unsolvable, not just mis‑framed.

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