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

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