whatever happens

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

“For whatever happens to the beasts soon happens to man.”
Is this sentence OK?
If not, please correct it.

2

It’s correct as far as I can tell without further context.

3

Beeesneees,
1.
Can I write :
“Whatever happens to the beasts soon happens to man.” in stead of
“For whatever happens to the beasts soon happens to man.”?
2.
“Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons of the earth.”
What does it mean?

4

  1. Yes, with a slight change in nuance. The word “for” at the start of the sentence has an explanatory feel.

  2. Anything that happens to the Earth also affects people living on the Earth. As far as I can tell, this is a quote from the chief of a native American tribe, so it probably has a kind of spiritual resonance (Earth as “mother” figure, residence of ancestors’ spirits, etc.)