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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Explain the meaning of the quotation "An axe is meant for firewood and not for another axe."
  

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I've never heard it before, but I assume that it means that an axe can be used for two things: for good - to bring firewood for warmth, protection, and cooking; or for evil - to attack another man who holds an axe and cause strife and warfare. The saying comments on which option is the correct one.

  • I've never heard it before, but I assume that it means that an axe can be used for two things: for good - to bring firewood for warmth, protection, and cooking; or for evil - to attack another man who holds an axe and cause strife and warfare.
  • The saying comments on which option is the correct one.
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I've never heard it before, but I assume that it means that an axe can be used for two things: for good - to bring firewood for warmth, protection, and cooking; or for evil - to attack another man who holds an axe and cause strife and warfare.

The saying comments on which option is the correct one.

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