Ancient & Flaubert
Flaubert
Hello Ancient, I find myself intrigued by how metaphors carry ancient wisdom into modern times. Do they preserve the truth faithfully, or do they distort it along the way?
Ancient
Metaphors are like bridges, they carry the shape of old truth across new lands. They keep the heart of the idea, but each crossing can shift the edges a bit. So they preserve the spirit, yet the details may wobble with each generation.
Flaubert
Indeed, the metaphor is a faithful traveler but a little unsteady on uneven ground; it keeps the core but the edges blur as it passes through each generation.
Ancient
So true, the road of metaphor is rough, yet the path it carries remains steady, guiding those who walk it toward the same horizon.
Flaubert
Yes, the road is uneven but the carriage drawn by the metaphor keeps its destination; the traveler knows it, even if the journey feels a little longer.
Ancient
Indeed, a steady hand guides the carriage even when the path twists. The traveler, knowing the way, keeps walking, trusting the road will lead to the same horizon.
Flaubert
Indeed, a steady hand can only keep the carriage moving if the traveler is certain the road is worth following.