Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

Terry Pratchett
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for...
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for...
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for...
Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for...
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The saying goes: "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." This is a metaphor that describes the way in which we all become used to comfort. You build a fire to keep warm, but once you're comfortable enough with the warmth, you don't need it anymore. In fact, when you're not using it, it can actually get in the way of your comfort.

You lose something in return for something else. The fire is your comfort, but when it's no longer there, you feel a sense of loss.

Source: Jingo

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