They that sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind
[B]Possible interpretation:[/B] A warning that we must expect to suffer serious consequences as the result of our own bad actions. We get back what we give out.
[I]Note:[/I] sow (verb) = plant seed in the earth | reap (verb) = gather a harvest; pick the plants (that have grown from the seeds) | whirlwind (noun) = a fast and violent wind moving around in a circle
[I]Origin:[/I] The idea of cause and effect is expressed by several religions or philosophies. This particular proverb is an allusion to The Bible (Hosea 8:7): "For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind..." Quick Quiz:
The proverb "They that sow the wind shall reap the whirlwind" expresses an idea shared by several ______.
a. concepts
b. religions
c. climates
Answer: b
