Question
"I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience."
What does the analogy in this quote imply?
A
Like lamps, the speaker’s feet will lead the way for others to follow.
B
Like a light, the speaker will help those who are lost.
C
Like a lamp, the past has helped the speaker find his way.
D
Like a light, the past has helped the speaker drive out darkness
What does the analogy in this quote imply?
A
Like lamps, the speaker’s feet will lead the way for others to follow.
B
Like a light, the speaker will help those who are lost.
C
Like a lamp, the past has helped the speaker find his way.
D
Like a light, the past has helped the speaker drive out darkness
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The analogy in the quote implies that the speaker's understanding and knowledge gained from past experiences serve as a guiding force, just as a lamp illuminates a path. Therefore, the best interpretation is:
**C** - Like a lamp, the past has helped the speaker find his way.
**C** - Like a lamp, the past has helped the speaker find his way.