Quotation by

Frederick Douglass

When men sow the wind it is rational to expect that they will reap the whirlwind.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

If people create small problems or take reckless actions, it is logical to expect much bigger and more destructive consequences later. The phrase emphasizes that the initial careless behavior will lead to a powerful and uncontrollable backlash.

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