Walking, snow falling, it is possible br to focus at various distances br in turn on separate flakes, sharply engage br the attention at several spatial points: br the nearer cold and more uncomfortable, br the farther distanced and almost pleasing. br br Living, time passing, it is preferable br to focus the memory in turn upon br the more distant retrospects in order br that the present mind may retain its peace. br br Yet knowing that seeing and remembering br are both of course personal illusions.