Talk to him of Jacob's ladder, and he would ask the number of the steps.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Criticizes literal thinking by ignoring spiritual symbolism.
- In plain terms
- He would count the steps on a spiritual ladder.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not take metaphors too literally.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you take things too literally?
Another view
May unfairly criticize logical thinkers.
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