metaphors

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Language, metaphors, narratives, structures—all these exist to explain, rather than constrain, our desires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

As for animal metaphors, the squid has been joined by the cockroach.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The Godzilla movies, whether American or Japanese, are metaphors for the ravages of warmongering and the despondence of those powerless to escape its wrath.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

It was vintage Fury - long answers and drifting metaphors.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“None of your damned shadowy Karhidish metaphors, now, Estraven. I waive shifgrethor; I discard it. Will you answer me?”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin