When you come to think of it, a blizzard is no use to anybody.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A blizzard serves no useful purpose for anyone.
- In plain terms
- A blizzard is useless to everyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Not all natural phenomena have a purpose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does everything need a purpose?
- What else is seemingly useless but useful?
Another view
Disasters can drive preparation and community bonding indirectly.
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