“I mistook you for a metaphor.”
“I mistook my free fall for freedom.”
“I was made for another planet altogether. I mistook the way.”
“But you have to be careful which metaphor you use, because it matters... The metaphors have implications. Do you know what I mean?”
“I did not approve of your action—I was merely congratulating myself. What you mistook for clapping was merely me giving myself multiple high fives.”
“I was wrong to insult you, and not only because you are my hosts. I am afraid that I mistook kindness for weakness. My apologies. I stand - only with your aid - profoundly corrected.”