Quote: 'I can think of no more stirring symbol of man's...'

[Tom]

Hello

I just read in Reader's Digest, June 1991:

"I can think of no more stirring symbol of man's humanity
to man than a fire engine."

Can you kindly elaborate it for me?

Thanks

TOM

[Jamie (K)]

For this person, the symbol of human kindness and caring that arouses the most emotion is a fire truck.

[Tom]

THANKS JAMMIE A LOT:

The concept did become clear but you know how weak my comprehension skills are! That is one of the reasons that I keep trying to grasp sentences like this one to improve upon my weak areas.(I need a little bit of more explanation)

Dear Amy

Can you please shed a little light on this one too?

What is fire truck/ engine?

Thanks in advance

Tom

[Yankee]