Consequence Quote by Samuel Butler
“He could foretell whats'ever was By consequence to come to pass. As Death of Great Men, Alterations, Diseases, Battels, Inundations. All this without th' Eclipse of Sun, Or dreadful Comet, he hath done By inward Light, a way as good,”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Vision of Death, 1865
The speaker predicts future events, including death and disasters, through inner insight rather than celestial signs.
In simple terms: Inner vision can foretell future tragedies without external omens.
Key Takeaway
Trust inner intuition to anticipate outcomes.
Themes
prophecy
inner knowledge
mortality
disaster
Mood
thoughtful
poetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- risk assessment
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
mysticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How reliable is inner foresight in practical decisions?
- What balance should be struck between intuition and data?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on intuition may ignore empirical evidence.
