Quote by Helen Garner

The rain began again. It fell heavily, easily, with no meaning or intention but the fulfilment of its own nature, which was to fall and fall.

The rain began again. It fell heavily, easily, with no meani

Summary

This quote describes rainfall as a natural phenomenon with no purpose or significance beyond its own existence. It emphasizes the simplicity and consistency of rain, highlighting how it falls effortlessly and unendingly, merely following its inherent nature. The quote may serve to remind us of the inherent beauty and detachment of nature's processes, urging us to find peace in its simplicity and flow.

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