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“every answer one finds leads to ten more questions. The more we learn the less we know.” quote by Robert M. Pirsig
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“every answer one finds leads to ten more questions. The more we learn the less we know.”

Robert M. Pirsig

About This Quote

Source Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, 1974

Knowledge expands as questions multiply; certainty recedes with each answer.

In simple terms: More answers bring more questions.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity, not certainty.

Themes

philosophy learning uncertainty

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • education
  • research
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

Socratic method epistemology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What question will you ask next?
  • How do you handle uncertainty?
A Different Perspective

Answers often raise deeper doubts.

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