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  1. Jan 2019
  2. Feb 2017
    1. The superiority of the metaphorto the simile, and of a suggestive to an "exhaustive" style, lies, as ha,; been shown, in each case-partly, at least-in the stimulating power of the fonner; and the same may be said of the superiority of"words that bum" over those of the cold understanding, and of an or-derly over a loose arrangement.

      Looks like Nietzsche isn't the only one who loves the potential that metaphor provides.

      Although Nietzsche's argumentation is quite emotionally cold, so I wonder if Hill would find him using simile more appropriate. Or does Nietzsche's burning zingers and exhaustive outlook give him a better case?