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The rain has spoiled the farmer's day; Shall sorrow put my…

“The rain has spoiled the farmer's day; Shall sorrow put my books away? Thereby are two days lost.” quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“The rain has spoiled the farmer's day; Shall sorrow put my books away? Thereby are two days lost.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

About This Quote

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

He laments rain ruining a farmer’s work and contemplates lost time, reflecting on nature’s impact on human plans.

In simple terms: Rain ruined the farmer’s day and caused lost days.

Key Takeaway

Accept nature’s influence and adapt plans.

Themes

nature loss adaptation

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • agricultural planning
  • weather forecasting
  • personal scheduling
  • resilience building

Key Concepts

Transcendentalism human‑environment interaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance acceptance with preparation?
A Different Perspective

Does focusing on loss hinder proactive solutions?

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