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“Because you see darling, darling, there are no false questions. All questions in life are true questions. Answers may be false, but questions cannot be false. Sure,they can be dumb, they can be stupid, but never false.” quote by Raymond Federman
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“Because you see darling, darling, there are no false questions. All questions in life are true questions. Answers may be false, but questions cannot be false. Sure,they can be dumb, they can be stupid, but never false.”

Raymond Federman

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Little World", 1970

All genuine questions are inherently true; answers may be wrong, but the act of questioning is always valid, even if the question seems naive.

In simple terms: Every real question is true; answers can be false.

Key Takeaway

Value curiosity over certainty.

Themes

philosophy epistemology education critical thinking

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • classroom discussion
  • research
  • personal reflection
  • debate

Key Concepts

question validity truth logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a question “false”?
  • How does questioning shape knowledge?
A Different Perspective

Some questions may be misleading or irrelevant.

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