Answers Quote by Jasper Fforde
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Detective, Jasper Fforde, 2001
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.
