If you don't like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Twain jokes that New England weather changes rapidly, so patience solves complaints.
- In plain terms
- Wait a few minutes if you dislike the weather; it will change.
- What can you take from it?
- Weather complaints are pointless where conditions shift quickly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to change?
- What makes complaints unnecessary?
Another view
Extreme weather events may last longer than minutes.
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