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“After a while it sort of began to rain, which is to say that it was the kind of rain that never comes to a decision about whether it's actually raining or not. Driving in it, you would never have been certain whether or not to turn on your wipers.” quote by Neil Gaiman
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“After a while it sort of began to rain, which is to say that it was the kind of rain that never comes to a decision about whether it's actually raining or not. Driving in it, you would never have been certain whether or not to turn on your wipers.”

Neil Gaiman

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Neil Gaiman, 2013

Indecisive weather mirrors uncertainty, making it hard to decide on actions like using wipers.

In simple terms: Unclear rain creates doubt about what to do.

Key Takeaway

Accept ambiguity and act when needed.

Themes

uncertainty decisionmaking weather

Mood

conflicted reflective

Type

observational metaphorical

When to use this quote

  • driving in fog
  • planning events
  • making quick choices

Key Concepts

perception ambiguity mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle situations where signals are mixed?
  • When does waiting become a risk?
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