Philosophical Metaphors

noun A person who operates a ferry, transporting people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water.

• The ferryman navigated the boat across the river with precision.
• The ferryman was super chill and made sure we got across the river safely.
• The ferryman was a total boss at getting us to the other side.
• In life, we all have our own ferryman to guide us through the challenges.

noun a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven.

• According to Catholic doctrine, purgatory is a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven.
• I feel like I'm in purgatory waiting for this never-ending meeting to finish.
• This waiting room is like purgatory, I just want to get out of here.
• Being stuck in traffic during rush hour feels like purgatory.