Asking questions Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““If one wants to see a thing very clearly, one’s mind must be very quiet, without all the prejudices, the chattering, the dialogue, the images, the pictures – all that must be put aside to look. And it is only in silence that you can observe the beginning of thought – not when you are searching, asking questions, waiting for a reply. So it is only when you are completely quiet, right through your being, having put that question, ‘What is the beginning of thought?’, that you will begin to see, out of that silence, how thought takes shape.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Art of Listening, 1970, London
Quieting the mind removes mental clutter, allowing the emergence of pure thought and insight.
In simple terms: Silence clears the mind to see true thought.
Key Takeaway
Practice regular mental stillness.
Themes
mindfulness
thought
silence
self‑inquiry
Mood
calm
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- problem solving
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
consciousness
perception
inner observation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create moments of mental quiet?
- What insights arise when you stop over‑thinking?
A Different Perspective
Silence can be difficult to achieve amid constant stimulation.