The small of my back is too big
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An ironic complaint about a specific body part being disproportionate.
- In plain terms
- The small of my back is too large for its name.
- What can you take from it?
- Names can mislead about physical reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we perceive our bodies?
Another view
It is logically absurd since 'small' is relative.
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