Try to Understand Great Thinkers
You may believe that old philosophers were full of hot gas. However, smart people never write legendary thinkers off because of their use of metaphors in their writings. The greatest thinkers of humankind write in metaphors for their work to be interpreted by a multitude of audiences. Take the time and try to decipher their quotes on your own. Maybe, you'll learn a thing or two about the way you think and view yourself along the way.
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