Quotes about Inquiry

Sit down before fact as a little child, be prepared to give up every preconceived notion, follow humbly wherever and to whatever abysses nature leads, or you shall learn nothing. I have only begun to learn content and peace of mind since I have resolved at all risks to do this.

Question with boldness even the existance of a god; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.

A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.

When the Master entered the great temple he asked about everything. Someone said, 'Who will say that this son of the man of Zou knows about ritual? When he enters the temple, he asks about everything'. The Master heard of it and said, 'This is the ritual'.

Blood was a condition of their lives and none asked what had befallen him or why.

The boy stood up and got his broom and put it over his shoulder. He looked at his father. What are our long term goals? he said. What? Our long term goals. Where did you hear that? I dont know. No, where did you? You said it. When? A long time ago. What was the answer? I dont know. Well. I dont either. Come on. It's getting dark.

The kid looked at Tobin. What's he a judge of?

Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.

I am he who walks the States with a barb'd tongue, questioning every one I meet

They had answers to all of their own questions, but no answer for mine.

If I had stopped asking questions, that's where I would have remained.

In scientific work, those who refuse to go beyond fact rarely get as far as fact.