The winds must come from somewhere when they blow…There must be reasons why the leaves decay. {From Auden's If I Could Tell You
In Alexander McCall Smith's "The Novel Habits of Happiness," he explores the themes of change and the underlying reasons for life's events. The quote, "The winds must come from somewhere when they blow... There must be reasons why the leaves decay," reflects the idea that every occurrence has a source and purpose. This evokes a sense of curiosity about the natural processes that govern our lives and the transitions we experience.
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