You see, it's really quite simple. A simile is just a mode of comparison employing 'as' and 'like' to reveal the hidden character or essence of whatever we want to describe, and through the use of fancy, association, contrast, extension, or imagination, to enlarge our understanding or perception of human experience and observation.
Norton JusterAnd it's much the same thing with knowledge, for whenever you learn something new, the whole world becomes that much richer.
Norton JusterThings which are equally bad are also equally good. Try to look at the bright side of things. - Humbug
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