Consequence/consequent

Famous quotes containing the words consequence and/or consequent:

“Banality is a terribly likely consequence of the underuse of a good mind. That is why in particular it is a female affliction.”
—Cynthia Propper-Seton (b. 1926)

“There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice and the consequent loss of national self-respect and honor, beneath which are shielded and defended a people’s safety and greatness.”
—Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)