Do not believe that you can possibly escape the reward of your action.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Actions inevitably lead to consequences. You cannot avoid the results of what you do.
- In plain terms
- You cannot escape the results of your actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Act responsibly because consequences are inevitable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What responsibility do you hold for your actions?
- How do you handle consequences?
Another view
Sometimes consequences are delayed or unclear.
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