Quotes About Answers

Being human means asking the questions of one's own being and living under the impact of the answers given to this question. And, conversely, being human means receiving answers to the questions of one's own being and asking questions under the impact of the answers.

The passion for truth is silenced by answers which have the weight of undisputed authority.

In the school of hard knocks, where passion and performance are far more important than answering questions correctly, the best student is probably 50 percent better at science than the second best. Not 2 percent better. This is incredibly important.

Trying to come up with an answer rather than having it presented to you, or trying to solve a problem before being shown the solution, leads to better learning and longer retention of the correct answer or solution, even when your attempted response is wrong, so long as corrective feedback is provided.

The superficial and the slipshod have ready answers, but those looking this complex life straight in the eye acquire a wealth of perception so composed of delicately balanced contradictions that they dread, or resent, the call to couch any part of it in a bland generalization.

The most serious mistakes are not being made as a result of wrong answers. The true dangerous thing is asking the wrong question.

Rather than being quick to settle on final answers to puzzling questions, a trust-centered faith will find time to formulate wise questions that respect the mystery of God and call upon God for the courage to sit in those questions for as long as necessary before seeking a way forward.

“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”

Her wisest ladies answer; indeed she keeps telling herself,

And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain.

And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain.

What do you know that we do not? What do you understand that is not clear to us?

Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks?

I have spoken once, but I have no answer—twice, but I have nothing to add.”

to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?

They answered a second time, “Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will give the interpretation.”

For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

And they were unable to answer these questions.

And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people; and amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

“Who are You?” they asked. “Just what I have been telling you from the beginning,” Jesus replied.

“Where is He?” they asked. “I do not know,” he answered.