Famous quote by John Ciardi

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A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more
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"A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of idea"

- John Ciardi

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This quote by John Ciardi speaks to the idea that an excellent concern is not something that can be addressed definitively. Rather, it is something that can be utilized to spark more idea and discussion. A good concern resembles a seed that can be planted and will grow and bear more seeds, resulting in a greater understanding of the subject. The metaphor of greening the landscape of ideas speaks to the concept that an excellent concern can cause a higher understanding of the world around us. It can assist us to see things from a different perspective and to acquire a better understanding of the world. By asking excellent concerns, we can open up new possibilities and acquire a greater understanding of the world around us.

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John Ciardi This quote is written / told by John Ciardi between June 24, 1916 and March 30, 1986. He was a famous Dramatist from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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