Words worth understanding
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proverb · Traditional
It is easier to pose questions than to answer every one well. The saying points to the effort and limits of answering, rather than proving that difficult questions or curious people are foolish.
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The speaker has access to their intended meaning that listeners may lack. Ask for clarification while still considering what the words actually communicate to others.
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