Yes, metaphor. That's how the whole fabric of mental interconnections holds together. Metaphor is right at the bottom of being alive.

What is the pattern that connects the crab to the lobster and the primrose to the orchid, and all of them to me, and me to you?

Without context words and actions have no meaning at all

Those who lack all idea that it is possible to be wrong can learn nothing except know-how.

Surrender to alcohol intoxication provides a partial and subjective shortcut to a more correct state of mind.

Yes, metaphor. That's how the whole fabric of mental interconnections holds together. Metaphor is right at the bottom of being alive.

No organism can afford to be conscious of matters with which it could deal at unconscious levels.