"The wise man is not the man who gives th..." - Malian Proverb

“The wise man is not the man who gives the right answers but the one who asks the right questions.”

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Meaning

True wisdom lies in knowing what to ask, not just what to say.

Mali's ancient centers of learning at Timbuktu emphasized inquiry over recitation. Scholars were judged by the depth of their questions.

Origin

Malian

Language

Bambara

“A child who asks questions does not become a fool.”

Igbo

“The one who asks the way does not get lost.”

Yoruba

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