Quote by Gertrude Stein

What is the answer? Silence In that case, what is the question?

What is the answer? Silence In that case, what is the questi

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This quote suggests that silence can be a powerful response in certain situations. It says that without context or a specific question, silence becomes the answer in itself. It implies that sometimes staying quiet can convey more meaning or have a greater impact than any spoken words. It highlights the idea that silence can bring attention to the absence of a question or create introspection and reflection on what is truly important.

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