In the one statement, Andrew and Bill are being compared to hedgehogs because they are both sharp and full of wits, whereas the another statement compares them to empty shells, which suggests that they are lacking in intelligence and devoid of contents.
Given the statement "If wits were blunts, Andrew and Bill would be empty shells.", is the statement "If wits were pins, Andrew and Bill would be veritable hedgehogs." wrong?
- Yes
- No
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