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 # a tree is recognized by its fruit
 
-"Fruit" here is a metaphor for what a person does. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "people know whether a tree is good or bad by looking at its fruit" or "people know whether a person is good or bad by looking at the results of that person's activities" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
+The words "tree" and "fruit" are metaphors for a person and his deeds, respectively. This can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: "people recognize trees by their fruit" or "people know whether a person is good or bad by looking at the results of that person's activities"  (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])