Quote by Joseph Conrad

The East Wind, an interloper in the dominions of Westerly Weather, is an impassive-faced tyrant with a sharp poniard held behind his back for a treacherous stab.

The East Wind, an interloper in the dominions of Westerly We

Summary

This quote describes the East Wind as an unwanted and unpredictable force in the realm of Western weather patterns. It portrays the East Wind as a dictator with a hidden agenda, represented by a metaphorical sharp dagger concealed behind its passive facade. The quote suggests that the East Wind is capable of treachery and harm, emphasizing the notion that its presence brings uncertainty and potential danger to the established order of the Westerly Weather.

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By Joseph Conrad

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