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as a tree falls, so shall it lie
as a tree falls, so shall it lie
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used to imply that the consequences of one's actions or decisions are inevitable and cannot be avoided, and that people must accept the outcome of their choices, whether positive or negative
Proverb
Exemples
Tom was caught stealing from the store. As a tree falls, so shall it lie, and he was arrested and charged with theft.
