Berachos 63b § 5
Ask Questions Despite the Shame
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If you have done foolishly in lifting up
yourself, or if you have planned devices
[zamota], lay your hand over your mouth?
Anyone who abases himself over matters of Torah,
asking questions despite the shame he feels for
his ignorance, will ultimately be exalted.
And if he muzzles [zamam] himself due to embarrassment,
he will end up with his hand over his mouth, unable to answer.
yourself, or if you have planned devices
[zamota], lay your hand over your mouth?
Anyone who abases himself over matters of Torah,
asking questions despite the shame he feels for
his ignorance, will ultimately be exalted.
And if he muzzles [zamam] himself due to embarrassment,
he will end up with his hand over his mouth, unable to answer.