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Quote of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe - If you want a wise answer...


Biography - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:

German writer and statesman.
Born: 1749 - Died: 1832
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Germany

If you want a wise answer, ask a reasonable question.



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
Si vous voulez une réponse sage, posez une question raisonnable.

German
Wenn du eine weise Antwort verlangst, musst du vernünftig fragen.




See also 

See also...



A prudent question is one-half of wisdom.




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