Groovy Quote by Robert M. Pirsig
““May, will you please, kindly DIG it," he remembered one of them saying, "and hold up on all those wonderful seven-dollar questions? If you got to ask what IS it all the time, you'll never get time to KNOW.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, 1974
Constant questioning prevents deep understanding; endless curiosity leaves no time for true knowledge.
In simple terms: Ask too many questions, you never learn.
Key Takeaway
Limit questions to allow insight.
Themes
philosophy
learning
curiosity
knowledge
mindset
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- studying
- problem solving
- personal growth
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
epistemology
critical thinking
focus
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you stop asking and start knowing?
- How can you balance curiosity with action?
A Different Perspective
Over‑questioning can stall progress.
