Day 18 - Metaphors f Teaching

I often struggle to think of metaphors, most probably why this post is so late, when teaching or thinking about them.  After a hunt around I came across the following quote from Socrates.  

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This links back to Paulo Freire's empty vessel idea.  This rings true with me as an educator I can only give a little spark it is up to the learner to continue to add the fuel to make it grow as big as they want it, then I can help them nurture it.  On the other side, it is also my responsibility to restart the flame for those who have gone out - some learners need more help than others.