Aphorism is an original laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought while allegory is the representation of abstract principles by characters or figures.
The human body, as you may know, requires vitamins and
minerals to be healthy. Also, laxatives
can be more hurtful than helpful sometimes.
So, it is important for everyone, especially older people, to be careful
with laxatives and be very aware of their uses, side effects, and interactions. Mineral oils will cause everything to be passed/excreted. This includes fat soluble vitamins. Thus, it would be quite advisable to let your
grandmother know that even though mineral oils might help with constipation,
there will be side effects—side effects that may do more harm than good.
THE ROBIN'S NEST IS THE SECRET
Dr. V in "Helping Other to See" and the author of "A Ball to Roll Around" is similar in a way that both are trying to move past the problems of blindness. Dr. V. who is blind and the author both are a great inspiration to other people. It help builds self-confidence in spite of the disability they have.