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Answers Quote by Gertrude Stein

“I just tell you and though I dont sound like it I've got plenty of sense, there aint any answer, there aint going to be any answer, there never has been any answer, that's the answer.” quote by Gertrude Stein
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“I just tell you and though I dont sound like it I've got plenty of sense, there aint any answer, there aint going to be any answer, there never has been any answer, that's the answer.”

Gertrude Stein

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Answer” by Gertrude Stein, 1914

The speaker asserts that there is no definitive answer to life’s questions, implying acceptance of ambiguity.

In simple terms: No clear answers exist; embrace uncertainty.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some questions remain unanswered.

Themes

existentialism uncertainty philosophy

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • creative writing
  • philosophical debate
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

meaning knowledge acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with ambiguous situations?
  • What value can be found in uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Seeking definitive answers may cause frustration.

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