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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

  • teaching
  • writing
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • use metaphors carefully
  • check factual basis

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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