New Delhi, June 13 -- Few literary quotations capture the rhythms of human experience as succinctly as Zora Neale Hurston's famous line: "There are years that ask questions and years that answer."

Drawn from Hurston's acclaimed novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, the quote has endured for decades because of its ability to articulate a truth familiar to people across generations: life does not always provide immediate explanations for its challenges, setbacks or transformations.

"There are years that ask questions and years that answer."

The quote reflects Hurston's remarkable ability to distil complex emotions into language that feels both accessible and profound. At its core, the line recognises that life unfolds in stages. Some perio...