Consequence Quote by George Eliot
“... it is one thing to like defiance, and another thing to like its consequences.”
About This Quote
It distinguishes between enjoying rebellion itself and being comfortable with its outcomes.
In simple terms: Liking defiance differs from liking its results.
Key Takeaway
Consider both the act and its consequences.
Themes
defiance
consequences
values
ethics
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- political activism
- creative writing
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you enjoy the act of defiance or its results?
- Can you accept the fallout of your rebellious acts?
A Different Perspective
People may romanticize rebellion without facing fallout.
![“[W]e must learn to accommodate ourselves to the discovery that some of those cunningly-fashioned instruments called human souls have only a very limited range of music, and will not vibrate in the least under a touch that fills others with tremulous rapture or quivering agony.” quote by George Eliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9be/george-eliot-84_agony_w-e-must-learn-to-accommodate-ourselves_12409.jpg)
