Quotes About Consequence

Not everything given away is recoverable.

The true function of a writer is to produce a masterpiece and no other task is of any consequence.

Hate is the consequence of fear. We fear something before we hate it. A child who fears noises becomes a man who hates noise.

Whenever you look back and say, "If," you know you're in trouble. There's no such thing as "if." The only thing that counts is what really happened.

You have a row of dominoes set up; you knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last one is that it will go over very quickly.

If you make a fashion mistake, that's one that's going to resonate for a very long time.

Vice came in always at the door of necessity, not at the door of inclination.

There is a triangular relationship between poverty, child labour and illiteracy who have a cause and consequence relationship. We will have to break this vicious circle.

History laughs at both the victim and the aggressor.

It would perhaps be nice to be alternately the victim and the executioner.

Men's actions are too strong for them. Show me a man who has acted, and who has not been the victim and slave of his action.

To the victor belong the responsibilities.

Looking back, I'm almost happy I lost that fight. Just imagine if I would have come back to Germany with a victory. I had nothing to do with the Nazis, but they would have given me a medal. After the war I might have been considered a war criminal.

Today's tactical victory does not guarantee tomorrow's strategic success.

You may succeed in your policy and ensure your own damnation, by your victory.

There are two types of courage involved with what I did. When it comes to picking up a rifle, millions of people are capable of doing that, as we see in Iraq or Vietnam. But when it comes to risking their careers, or risking being invited to lunch by the establishment, it turns out that's remarkably rare.

I've burnt my boats, and there they are - smouldering in public view.

I don't really have any regrets because if I choose not to do something there is usually a very good reason. Once I've made the decision I don't view it as a missed opportunity, just a different path.

Hardy's either done the wrong thing for the wrong reason . . . " Another big swallow. "Or the wrong thing for the right reason.

Have you ever heard the expression 'catching a wolf by the ears'?" "No." "It means you're in trouble whether you hold on or let go." Garrett nuzzled her cheek against his hand. "If you're the wolf, then I'll hold on.

Justine, whenever someone says 'this is for your own good,' it's a guarantee they're about to cause you some kind of damage.

If you tell anyone about this, you little imp…you'll pay.

With one behind, you cannot sit on two horses.

Oh, dear," she said, staring into her nearly empty cup. "Did I drink all of that?" Nick took the cup from her and set it on the table. "I'm afraid so." "Only you could undo my years of training at Maidstone's in one evening," she said, making him grin. His gaze lowered to her mouth, and he traced the edge of her jaw with his fingertip. "Are you completely corrupted now? No? Then let's go home, and I'll finish the job.