Quote by Mark Twain

Cold If the thermometer had been an inch longer we'd all have frozen to death

Cold If the thermometer had been an inch longer we'd all hav

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the extreme weather conditions by suggesting that if the cold temperatures were even slightly worse, it would have been lethal for everyone. It emphasizes the importance of the thermometer as a tool to measure and understand the severity of the cold climate. It also reminds us of the fragile nature of human existence and how small variations in external factors can have significant consequences on our well-being.

By Mark Twain

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