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Philosophy..A Consolation In Meterology.
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The philosophical proclivity somewhere
had always been intrinsically meteorological,
Specifically, it's believed in the inevitable influence of clement and inclement weathers,
It's believed in the influence of early frosts
and lingering summers, of ominous clouds and delicate rains, of fog and sunshine and snowfall,
It's believed, most especially, in the reshaping of destinies by the minimal change in the thermometer,
One need only look down from the window, not three weeks before,,with the temperature hovering around 45°Fahrenheit-makingTheatre Square empty and gray,
But with an increase in the average temperature of just five degrees, the trees begin to blossom, sparrows begin to sing, the couples young and old are seen sitting on benches,
If such a slight change in temperature was all it took to transform the life of a public square, why should we think the course of human history any less susceptible??
Napoleon would have been the first to admit that after assembling an intrepid corps of commanders and fifteen divisions after assessing the enemy's weakness, studying his terrain, and carefully formulating a plan of attack, one must finally contend with temperature,
The reading on the thermometer will not only govern the pace of advance, but will also determine the adequacy of supplies, and either bolster or betray the courage of one's men,
Ah, Napoleon perhaps you'd never have prevailed in your quest for attack, but ten degrees warmer and atleast you might have reached home with half your forces intact, instead of losing another three hundred thousand men,
But if examples from the field of battle are not to your taste,then consider instead a party in late autumn to which you and a loose-knit band of friends and acquaintances are invited just to celebrate.
Philosophy holds all the deeds of instances.
© Mishra Poonam
The philosophical proclivity somewhere
had always been intrinsically meteorological,
Specifically, it's believed in the inevitable influence of clement and inclement weathers,
It's believed in the influence of early frosts
and lingering summers, of ominous clouds and delicate rains, of fog and sunshine and snowfall,
It's believed, most especially, in the reshaping of destinies by the minimal change in the thermometer,
One need only look down from the window, not three weeks before,,with the temperature hovering around 45°Fahrenheit-makingTheatre Square empty and gray,
But with an increase in the average temperature of just five degrees, the trees begin to blossom, sparrows begin to sing, the couples young and old are seen sitting on benches,
If such a slight change in temperature was all it took to transform the life of a public square, why should we think the course of human history any less susceptible??
Napoleon would have been the first to admit that after assembling an intrepid corps of commanders and fifteen divisions after assessing the enemy's weakness, studying his terrain, and carefully formulating a plan of attack, one must finally contend with temperature,
The reading on the thermometer will not only govern the pace of advance, but will also determine the adequacy of supplies, and either bolster or betray the courage of one's men,
Ah, Napoleon perhaps you'd never have prevailed in your quest for attack, but ten degrees warmer and atleast you might have reached home with half your forces intact, instead of losing another three hundred thousand men,
But if examples from the field of battle are not to your taste,then consider instead a party in late autumn to which you and a loose-knit band of friends and acquaintances are invited just to celebrate.
Philosophy holds all the deeds of instances.
© Mishra Poonam
