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The wise man doesnt give the right answers, he poses the right questions
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"The wise man doesn't give the right answers, he poses the right questions"

- Claude Levi-Strauss

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This quote by Claude Levi-Strauss recommends that wisdom is not about offering the right responses, but rather about asking the right concerns. This indicates that the ability to ask the ideal concerns is more vital than having the right responses. It suggests that the smart male is not somebody who has all the answers, but somebody who understands how to ask the best concerns. This is since the right questions can result in the right answers. Asking the right concerns can help to reveal the reality and can lead to a better understanding of a circumstance. It can also assist to determine the source of a problem and can cause more efficient solutions. This quote encourages us to believe seriously and to ask concerns in order to get a much better understanding of the world around us.

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Claude Levi-Strauss somewhere between November 28, 1908 and today. He/she was a famous Scientist from France. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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