You must not think that because one thing happens after another thing, then it is the first thing that causes the second thing. You must not think that, because it might not be true.
In "The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine," Alexander McCall Smith emphasizes the importance of not jumping to conclusions about cause and effect. He cautions readers against assuming that just because one event follows another, the first event is responsible for the second. This perspective encourages critical thinking and careful consideration of relationships between events.
The quote serves as a reminder to approach situations with an open mind and to explore all...