Confucius (Image: Wikipedia) There are some quotes that stay alive for centuries because they speak about experiences that never really disappear. Human beings change technology, build different societies and live in different eras, but some habits remain surprisingly similar. One of those habits is the fear of asking questions. It happens in classrooms, offices, meetings and ordinary conversations. People hesitate. They stay quiet even when they do not understand something completely.The strange thing is that most people know this feeling.Someone wants to raise a hand and ask something, then a thought suddenly appears. What if the question sounds silly? What…