The greatest thing by far is to have a command of metaphor. This alone cannot be imparted by another; it is the mark of genius, for to make good metaphors implies an eye for resemblances.
— Aristotle
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• 1459a.4
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Quotations from Aristotle are often cited by Bekker numbers, which are keyed to the original Greek and therefore independent of the translation used. In this lemma quotes are arranged by Bekker numbers (as far as possible)., Poetics)
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Name: Aristotle Altemps Inv8575
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Description: Greek sculptor, brazier and architect
Date: after 330 BC
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