Questioning Strategy Quotes

As you set off into the world, don't be afraid to question your leaders. But don't ask too many questions at one time or that are too hard because your leaders get tired and/or cranky.

Don't ask too many questions from the bench, and that way you will avoid asking too many foolish questions.

That one never asks a question unless he knows the answer is basic to parliamentary questioning.

Questions are often more effective than statements in moving others. Or to put it more appropriately, since the research shows that when the facts are on your side, questions are more persuasive than statements, don't you think you should be pitching more with questions?

What I propose, then, is a strategy for interrogating the Darwinists to, as it were, squeeze the truth out of them.

Well, how do I know that they don't know the answer unless I ask?

One of the things that Ivar knew about Mrs. Walker was that she would only tell him what she knew if he asked the right question, so he spent a portion of his time meditating over what he might ask Mrs. Walker and how he might phrase the question.

Most people ask questions because they want to know the answer; lawyers are trained never to ask questions unless they already know the answer.