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“A good question is never answered.” quote by John Ciardi
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““A good question is never answered.””

John Ciardi

About This Quote

A good question is designed to provoke thought and cannot be fully resolved, leaving room for ongoing inquiry.

In simple terms: Good questions remain open.

Key Takeaway

Embrace unanswered questions.

Themes

philosophy inquiry learning

Mood

thoughtful curious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • research
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

critical thinking Silos

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a question “good”?
  • How do you handle unanswered questions?
A Different Perspective

Some questions may have practical answers despite being “good.”

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