Answers Quote by David Hare
“Writers always sound insufferably smug when they sit back and assert that their job is only to ask questions and not to answer them. But, in good part, it is true. And once you become committed to one particular answer, your freedom to ask new questions is seriously impaired.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Permanent Way, 2009
Writers claim their role is to ask questions, not answer, and committing to one answer limits future inquiry.
In simple terms: Writers ask questions; committing limits freedom to ask more.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to new questions.
Themes
creativity
freedom
inquiry
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- research projects
- academic debates
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does commitment affect curiosity?
- Can you balance questioning with answering?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on questioning can hinder decisive action.
