The Havre herald. [volume] (Havre, Mont.) 1904-1908, 1904-12-01
BALANCING RESULTS
THE LAW OF CONSEQUENCES AND
THE PROBLEMS OF LIFE.
Good or Evil In Things Is Discovered
by Observations of consequences.
Morals Are Determined by the Com
sequences of Human Actions.

A reaction is the consequence Of an
action; an effect is the consequence of
| q cause; a result is the consequence of
an antecedent. 1t is evident that the
words reaction, effect, result and con-
sequence express different manifesto
TONS of one law, usually called the
law of causation, though it would be,
| believe, more correctly named the
law OF consequences.
We shall understand more clearly the
1nteractions in human affairs when we
recognize that the meaning of the
words reaction, effect and result is in
cluded in the word consequence We
may doubt the Importance Of reaction
IN our affairs, but we shall not doubt
the Importance Of consequences
We are compelled to give considera-
affairs. One has consequences in view
when he strikes q match, sets a pot
to boil plants seed, pulls weed,
sharpens pencil, mends a fence Shall
l take an umbrella? l balance the
danger of rain against the annoyance
of the umbrella and decide accordingly.
Shall | change my coat? Take another
cup Of coffee? Walk or ride? Each
question will be decided in accordance
with my estimate Of the balance Of re-
suits. In considering possible advan-
tages or disadvantages, gains or losses.
we are balancing consequences. en-
deavoring to anticipate and weigh the
results of our actions.
Regret is usually a reminder of
neglect or misjudgment of conse-
Quences, while repentance and reforma-
ton Indicate waking up concerning
consequences. Our interest, curiosity,
anxieties, fears, hopes and ambitions
are concentrated upon consequences.
We seek advice when we are doubtful
about consequences. Precepts and ex-
amples elucidate consequences. We
work and rest, eat and drink, scheme
and plan. spend and save, for conse-
quences.
The lesson Of consequences which
the individual often learns slowly and
imperfectly the sound business organ
izations acquire quickly and enforce
by discipline. The statesmen in sue
cessful store are characterized by tidi-
ness, promptness and desire to please;
the employees of the important rail
roads are not even permitted to an
swer insult with insult The industry
that is intelligently managed will
avoid misrepresentation and decep-
ton, knowing that a reputation for
truth and fairness is vital to continu-
GUS success. The shrewdest maxims
of trade are built upon the observation
of consequences.
That mind is the strongest which has
the clearest judgment of consequences
The fools are those who know little
about consequences. The child must
be guarded because it is ignorant of
consequences. What we know of mar
cotics, stimulants, antidotes. hygiene,
surgery, chemistry, agriculture, me-
chanics, commerce, culture. we know
through the observation of conse-
quences. The best razor, plow. sani-
tary system, plan of social betterment,
Is that which produces the best results.
Knowledge, learning and experience
deal wholly with cause and conse
quence The science of astronomy
seeks to comprehend the heavenly bod
les and their influences upon each 9th
er. The science of chemistry explains |
the consequences of chemical action
The science of political economy aims
to distinguish and mark the good and
evil results of different systems of land
toDurp TAXATION trade and finance