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In like manner, the memorable words of history and the proverbs of nations consist usually of a natural fact, selected as a picture or parable of a moral truth. Thus: A rolling stone gathers no moss; A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush; A cripple in the right way will beat a racer in the wrong; Make hay while the sun shines; 't is hard to carry a full cup even; Vinegar is the son of wine; The last ounce broke the camel's back; Longlived trees make roots first—and the like. In their primary sense these are trivial facts, 去书内
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    Expressions of Emotions and Nature: Things in nature can also be used to convey human emotions and inner worlds. For example, "a lamb" represents "innocence"; "a snake" symbolizes "subtle spite"; flowers can express "the delicate affections". Light and darkness are familiar expressions we use to represent "knowledge" and "ignorance"; "heat" stands for "love". These examples illustrate that nature is not only the source of language but also an important medium for humans to express their spirits and emotions.

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