It is a quote by Charles Dickens that is used to reply to a question with an answer best kept untold.
The quote has been shortened to "ask no questions hear no lies" in modern use by people who do not know the origin of the quote.
The quote has been shortened to "ask no questions hear no lies" in modern use by people who do not know the origin of the quote.
Professor: How far along are you with that assignment, Peter?
Peter: Ask no questions and you'll be told no lies, Professor.
Professor: Ah, Charles Dickens. Alright then, we'll just forget about the assignment for now. I will not accept any work given to me after the hand-in date, remember that.
Peter: Ask no questions and you'll be told no lies, Professor.
Professor: Ah, Charles Dickens. Alright then, we'll just forget about the assignment for now. I will not accept any work given to me after the hand-in date, remember that.
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It’s usually the answer you don’t want to know.
Another form of Tom Krause’s quote
“never ask questions you don’t want to know the answers to” but more suited for using in conversation.
Often used by cheating girlfriends and wives after hoeing around.
Another form of Tom Krause’s quote
“never ask questions you don’t want to know the answers to” but more suited for using in conversation.
Often used by cheating girlfriends and wives after hoeing around.
Mark: Hey babe, where were you last night?
Susan: Don’t ask questions you don’t want the answers to
Mark: Sucked off your ex, didn’t you?
Susan: Don’t ask questions you don’t want the answers to
Mark: Sucked off your ex, didn’t you?
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