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The metaphor is perhaps one of man's most fruitful potentialities. Its efficacy verges on magic, and it seems a tool for creation which God forgot inside one of His creatures when He made him.

The metaphor is perhaps one of man's most fruitful potential

Summary

This quote highlights the power and significance of metaphors in human communication and creative expression. It suggests that metaphors possess a special ability to convey ideas and meanings in a way that is almost magical, thus serving as a tool for human creation and understanding. Furthermore, it implies that metaphors are a unique part of human beings, left by God as a forgotten tool for them to employ in various forms of expression.

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