You don't tell people who disagree with you they'd be better off somewhere else. And you don't reduce them to stereotypes; you address them as fully formed people worthy of respect. You try to persuade them.
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The first snow always startles. It covers the tricycle in the driveway, turning its frame into an abstact sculpture that says: See how quickly yesterday turns into today.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the unexpectedness of change and how quickly time passes.
Peggy Noonan's quote about the first snow highlights the surprise and beauty of changes that occur in life. It illustrates how something as simple as snowfall can transform familiar objects, such as a tricycle, into something new and artistic, leading to a contemplation of how quickly the present moment can alter our perception of the past.
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SnowChangeTimeTransformationLife
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a winter gathering to illustrate the magic of the first snowfall.
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