Marcus Tullius Cicero

This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again.

Roman Statesman

Chanakya

As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family.

Indian Politician

Ezra Taft Benson

I have a vision of homes alerted, of classes alive, and of pulpits aflame with the spirit of Book of Mormon messages.

American Leader

Used to describe actual fire, often emphasizing extensive or uncontrollable fire.

Literal Flames

Conveys a strong visual image of brightness or glow often associated with fire.

Visual Intensity

Implies damage or destruction, typically used in serious or dramatic contexts.

Destruction

Indicates intense, heated emotions, comparable to the heat of fire.

Emotional Heat

Not about fire, but used metaphorically to express strong emotions or feelings.

Non-literal Usage

Stresses the intensity of emotions or reactions.

Intensity

Used as an adverb to show someone's actions have deeply inspired or aroused others.

Inspiring Action

Expresses how something can stir up a collective emotional response.

Sparking Excitement

Highlights the metaphor of a flame as a symbol for growing emotional excitement.

Aflame