“The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute. The man who does not ask is a fool for life.”
— Confucius
Simplified Meaning:
When you ask a question, you might feel silly for a moment because you admit you don't know something. Imagine you're in class and you don't understand a math problem. If you raise your hand and ask the teacher for help, you might feel embarrassed for a few seconds. But, after your teacher explains it, you get smarter and understand the problem. On the other hand, if you never ask and pretend you know everything, you'll never learn and always be confused. Take the story of a new chef in a kitchen. If he asks how to make a dish, he learns and improves. If he stays silent out of fear of looking dumb, he never learns and might make big mistakes. So, it’s better to ask questions and learn, even if it feels awkward. Doing this makes you smarter and more knowledgeable. Not asking might seem easier, but it stops you from growing and becoming better in the long run.
