"To use a metaphor, the Russian language is a complicated, massive cathedral harmoniously fashioned in every arch and corner. The learner must accept this is in order to have sufficient motivation to 'build' it."

"A foreign language is a castle. It is advisable to besiege it from all directions: newspapers, radio, motion pictures which are not dubbed, technical or scientific papers, textbooks, and the visitor at your neighbors."

--Dr. Kató Lomb, Hungarian polyglot

Also realizing that I do have a penchant for metaphor. This is a valuable aspect of my writing.