On the other hand, you have different fingers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker contrasts a proverb with a literal physical trait to create absurdity.
- In plain terms
- Everyone has different fingers.
- What can you take from it?
- Literal truths can sound profound but say nothing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What cliches need rethinking?
- When is literal truth unhelpful?
Another view
It offers no real insight despite the setup.
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