Quote  Category: Consequences “Things and actions are what they are, and the consequences of them will be what they will be: why then should we desire to be deceived?” - Bishop Joseph Butler (1692-1752) Fifteen Sermons. No.7, § 16 - English theologian, bishop of Bristol. Email this quote to a friend! If there is an error in this quote please let us know. Famous Quotes © ® All rights reserved.