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Humans resort to the use of symbols to describe ineffable experiences because

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Symbols can have a second, "deeper" meaning that could be conveyed more appropriately than basic writing and other verbal forms could. Symbols can have a meaning all to themselves and give the person being communicated to a better understanding of something that might not be able to be explained through other channels.
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