The Bow and the Arrow - Deepstash

The Bow and the Arrow

  • Metaphor: The bow represents the tools or resources we have in life, while the arrow symbolizes our actions.
  • Message: It is important to know how to use our resources effectively and release our actions with clear intent.

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I wrote down key points from anything that I consume, mostly books.

In this book, Paulo Coelho frequently uses metaphors and poetry. The writing in this book, filled with metaphors and poetic language, is a way of conveying deep life lessons.

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