Climate Quote by Jan Struther
“Physical weather certainly is beyond our control. ... But human weather - the psychological climate of the world - is not beyond our control. The human race is its own rain and its own sun. It creates its own cyclones and anti-cyclones. The ridges of high pressure which we sometimes enjoy, the troughs of low pressure which we so often endure, are of our own making and nobody else's.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Human Climate, Jan Struther, 1940s
Human psychological states shape societal moods like weather, and we can influence them.
In simple terms: Our mindset creates social atmosphere.
Cultivate positive collective attitudes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- leadership
- community building
- mental health initiatives
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster collective optimism?
- What role do leaders play in shaping societal mood?
Changing deep-rooted attitudes is difficult.