Closures And Objects Are Equivalent

This statement struck me as a bolt from the blue. But once I thought about it, it no longer sounded ridiculous but started making more sense.

From the page : .. “Master, I have diligently studied the matter, and now understand that objects are truly a poor man’s closures.” Qc Na responded by hitting Anton with his stick, saying “When will you learn? Closures are a poor man’s object.” At that moment, Anton became enlightened