Air Quote by Sherwood Anderson
“The fruition of the year had come and the night should have been fine with a moon in the sky and the crisp sharp promise of frost in the air, but it wasn't that way. It rained and little puddles of water shone under the street lamps on Main Street. In the woods in the darkness beyond the Fair Ground water dripped from the black trees.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "The Triumph of the Egg" (Collected Stories), 1917
The expected calm of winter turns into unexpected rain, highlighting nature’s unpredictability and mood shifts
In simple terms: Winter’s calm is broken by rain, showing nature can surprise
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and adapt to changing conditions
Themes
nature
uncertainty
change
atmosphere
Mood
reflective
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
descriptive
atmospheric
When to use this quote
- walking at night
- city stroll
- reading literature
- planning outdoor events
- photography
Key Concepts
weather patterns
mood contrast
environmental symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when expectations are upended?
- What does the rain symbolize in your life?
A Different Perspective
Rain can dampen plans and affect emotions, requiring flexibility
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)