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Jackson6612 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

The world is a book and the society is the best teacher you can ever have.

Please help me to make an aphorism:

The world is a book and the society is the best teacher you can ever have.
  

Top answer

Mixed metaphors make poor aphorisms. Choose either the book or the teacher.

  • Mixed metaphors make poor aphorisms.
  • Choose either the book or the teacher.
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Mixed metaphors make poor aphorisms. Choose either the book or the teacher.
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Let's mix them this time. We won't commit any major sin.
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Don't be facetious, Jackson-- your English is not good enough for that. If you wish advice in writing an aphorism, then please follow that I have given you.
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Mister MicawberDon't be facetious, Jackson-- your English is not good enough for that.
I know this. If my English was good enough I wouldn't have asked you to help with that. You just have suggested me something which you prefer. Never mind.

Kind regards,
Jackson

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