“The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.” — Confucius · The Inspired Sage

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The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

— Confucius

Chinese philosopher

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Attributed to: Confucius
Culture / tradition: Chinese
Published in: Whispering Sages: From Their Mouths To Your Ears
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Attributed to Confucius; Chinese proverb of uncertain origin.

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