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Questions are never indiscreet, answers sometimes are
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"Questions are never indiscreet, answers sometimes are"

- Oscar Wilde

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This quote by Oscar Wilde speaks to the power of concerns and the importance of being mindful of our answers. Questions can be an effective tool for finding out and comprehending, and they should never ever be seen as intrusive or unsuitable. Nevertheless, responses can be more revealing and can sometimes be hasty. We should bear in mind the information we share and the impact it can have on others. It is necessary to believe prior to we speak and to be familiar with the effects of our words. Concerns can be a terrific way to acquire insight and knowledge, however we need to beware to not give away excessive information. We ought to bear in mind the power of our words and the impact they can have on others.

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Oscar Wilde This quote is written / told by Oscar Wilde between October 16, 1854 and November 30, 1900. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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