All representations of a thing are inherently abstract.

“These are all direct quotes, except every time they use a curse word, I'm going…”

“You don't get to chose if you get hurt in this world, old man, but you do have …”

“Well I don't remember exactly what I called her, but it was something along the…”

“The French verb aimer has two meanings. And that’s why he liked her, and loved …”