How long will you remain a fool before asking a question?
Confucius made the important observation:
The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute,
the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
There is no reason to expect you'd know all the answers, and if you aren't strong enough to admit this, then ask the relevant questions, you will remain ignorant.
Asked by: Confucius
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