Apprentice Quote by Mark Twain
“I reverently believe that the Maker who made us all makes everything in New England but the weather. I don't know who makes that, but I think it must be raw apprentices in the weather clerk's factory who experiment and learn how, in New England, for board and clothes, and then are promoted to make weather for countries that require a good article, and will take their custom elsewhere if they don't get it...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Mark Twain, 19th century
The quote humorously suggests that while a divine creator made many things, weather is crafted by inexperienced workers who experiment and improve, implying weather is a product of trial and error.
In simple terms: Weather is portrayed as a work in progress by apprentices.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some forces are unpredictable and evolving.
Themes
humor
skepticism
nature
humanity
creativity
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Everyday conversation
- weather discussions
- philosophical musings
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Divine creation
human agency
imperfection
learning process
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about our control over nature?
- How does humor help us cope with uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may oversimplify complex meteorological science.
