Unforeseen Ramifications Quotes

The law of unintended consequences, far more than the Constitution, is what governs the modern presidency.

Actions can have unintended adverse consequences.

The law of unintended consequences pushes us ceaselessly through the years, permitting no pause for perspective.

In world history man’s actions result in something quite different from what he purposes or intends.

Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.

It is possible that a scientific discovery will be made that humans will later regret because it has awful consequences. The problem is, we probably would not know in advance and, once the discovery is made, it cannot be undiscovered.

The worst tragedy that could have befallen me was my success. I knew right away that I was through - cast out.

I look to historians for their power to illuminate not just the invisible lineaments of the present, but also that which is not present. What are the roads that were not taken that most shape our own time?

When 'Fire and Fury' came out, I thought Steve Bannon would certainly never speak to me again, and the truth is, he never stopped speaking.

Successful parties create their own monsters.

Sometimes one pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

Donald Trump is like a practical joke that got out of hand.

How little can we foresee the consequences either of wise or unwise action, of virtue or of malice. Without this measureless and perpetual uncertainty, the drama of human life would be destroyed.

Sequels are very rarely a good idea, and in any case, the success of the book changed my relationship with the club in some ways.

Historians often find important decisions few knew were important at the time.

Not only can you not plan the impact you're going to have, you often won't recognize it even while you're having it.

Every action we have is going to have repercussions in ways we could not anticipate.