Answer Quote by Felix Frankfurter
“Answers are not obtained by putting the wrong question and thereby begging the real one.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Harvard Law Review Lecture, Felix Frankfurter, 1935
True insight comes from asking the right question, not from misframing the problem.
In simple terms: Ask correct questions to find answers.
Key Takeaway
Focus on framing the right question.
Themes
critical thinking
philosophy
law
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal analysis
- research
- problem solving
- education
Key Concepts
logic
inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What question are you avoiding?
- How can you reframe a problem for clarity?
A Different Perspective
Finding the right question can be as hard as answering.
