'I shouldn't be surprised if it hailed a good deal tomorrow', Eeyore was saying. 'Blizzards and what-not. Being fine today doesn't mean anything. It has no sig - what's that word? Well, it has none of that. It's just a small piece of wheather.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote reflects a pessimistic view of weather and uncertainty.
- In plain terms
- Eeyore suggests current conditions don't guarantee future ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare for change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle uncertainty?
- Is pessimism ever useful?
Another view
Weather often follows patterns.
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