“The word "religion" just means "law," the consideration of law and consequence. That's what interests me: what happens as a result of what people do.”

—  Robertson Davies

"Robertson Davies: Beyond the Visible World".
Conversations with Robertson Davies (1989)
Context: The word "religion" just means "law," the consideration of law and consequence. That's what interests me: what happens as a result of what people do. Also the reluctance people have to learn that certain actions will bring certain consequences … people don't learn. Over and over again they do the same stupid things without having learned what happens. … We are not wise because we are always looking for causes for things which are outside ourselves.

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