Adjusting Quote by Wendell Berry

While analogies are useful, however, they can also be misleading. They smuggle in assumptions that can be wrong.

— Michael Mandelbaum

Analogies and metaphors have often proved pivotal in expanding our thoughts both within and without science, and so one should not discourage the attempt…

— Tony Rothman

“Some analogies are so useful that they don’t merely shed light on a concept, they actually become platforms for novel thinking. For example, the…

— Chip Heath

“Writing analogies are as abundant as ants at a picnic. We love nothing better than a good analogy, a “life-is-like-this” on the page. I…

— Chila Woychik

I'm really great at making terrible analogies.

— Joel Edgerton

. . . all meaning comes from analogies.

— Douglas Hofstadter

Analogies are figures intended to serve as fatal weapons if they succeed, and as innocent toys if they fail.

— Henry Adams

Put aside your need for a step-by-step manual and instead realize that analogies are your best friend.

— Seth Godin

Metaphors are fine if they aid understanding, but sometimes they get in the way.

— Richard Dawkins

Though analogy is often misleading, it is the least misleading thing we have.

— Samuel Butler

I never think in metaphors or fully make those kind of associations myself. I just lay down a complex situation and hope things arise…

— Yorgos Lanthimos

By using stale metaphors, similes and idioms, you save much mental effort, at the cost of leaving your meaning vague, not only for your…

— George Orwell