Quote by Voltaire

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers

Summary

This quote suggests that one can better understand and evaluate someone's character and intelligence by examining the questions they ask rather than focusing solely on their answers. It implies that a person's ability to think critically, curiosity, and openness to different perspectives can be better revealed through the questions they pose. By acknowledging that questions reflect one's approach to learning, exploring, and problem-solving, this quote encourages valuing the process of inquiry and the mindset behind it, rather than simply seeking definitive answers.

Topics

Judgement Individuality Curiosity Freewill

By Voltaire

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