All which tends not to the sole end is the type of it. For since there is only one end, all which does not lead to it in express terms is figurative.

Summary

This quote suggests that anything that does not directly contribute to a specific and ultimate goal can be seen as symbolic or metaphorical. It implies that there is a singular purpose or objective, and anything that deviates from it in explicit terms is representing something else. In other words, if an action or idea does not directly lead to the desired outcome, it is symbolic of some other concept or intention.

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