“Human words are like shadows, and shadows are incapable of explaining light and between shadow and light”
— Jose Saramago
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Words that people use are like shadows. They can't fully describe everything about light. Imagine trying to use a shadow to explain the sun. It doesn't show how bright, warm, or important the sun is. Our words have the same problem when trying to talk about complex or deep things like emotions, life experiences, or the mysteries of the universe. For example, trying to explain the feeling of being in love to someone who's never felt it can be challenging. The words we use might give an idea, but they'll never capture the full experience. So, when talking about big or deep concepts, remember that words can't always do justice to what we're trying to explain.
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