Analogies prove nothing, that is quite true, but they can make one feel more at home.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Analogies do not prove things but help understanding.
- In plain terms
- Analogies make things feel familiar without proving truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Use analogies for comfort, not proof.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has an analogy confused you?
- What helps you understand best?
Another view
Analogies can mislead as easily as clarify.
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