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In the morning it was raining. A fog had come over the…

“In the morning it was raining. A fog had come over the mountains from the sea. You could not see the tops of the mountains. The plateau was dull and gloomy, and the shapes of the trees and the houses were changed. I walked out beyond the town to look at the weather. The bad weather was coming over…” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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““In the morning it was raining. A fog had come over the mountains from the sea. You could not see the tops of the mountains. The plateau was dull and gloomy, and the shapes of the trees and the houses were changed. I walked out beyond the town to look at the weather. The bad weather was coming over the mountains from the sea. The flags in the square hung wet form the with poles and the banners were wet and hung damp against the front of the houses, and in between the steady drizzle the rain came down and drove every one under the arcades and made pools of water in the square, and the streets were dark and deserted; yet the fiesta kept up without any pause. It was only driven under covers. The covered seats of the bull-ring had been crowded with people sitting out of the rain watching the concourse of Basque and Navarrais dancers and singers, and afterward the Val Carlos dancers in their costumes danced down the street in the rain, the drums sounding hallow and damp, and the chiefs of the bands riding ahead of their big, heavy-footed horse, their costumes wet, the horses’ coats wet in the rain. The crowd was in the cafés and the dancers came in, too, and sat, their tight-wound white legs under the tables, shaking the water from their belled caps, and spreading their red and purple jackets over the chairs to dry. It was raining hard outside.””

Ernest Hemingway

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even in bleak, rainy conditions, life and celebration persist, showing resilience and joy amid hardship.

In simple terms: People keep celebrating despite rain.

Key Takeaway

Find joy despite adversity.

Themes

resilience celebration weather culture

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • festivals
  • rainy days
  • public gatherings
  • cultural events

Key Concepts

human spirit community tradition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you maintain morale in difficult times?
  • What rituals sustain you when conditions are harsh?
A Different Perspective

Severe weather can still disrupt safety and logistics.

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