why and wherefore

Within this climate of uncertainty, the narrator reflects, “almost it would appear that it is useless … to ask the night those questions as to what, and why, and wherefore, which tempt the sleeper from his bed to seek an answer.”

In addition to gleaning the why and wherefore behind America’s foundational document, teenage listeners will meet up with the Declaration of Independence and a roster of seminal Supreme Court decisions.

Sure, a showy fugue is impressive at the end, but why and wherefore?

The work of Gilbert and Sullivan is possibly unique, and way ahead of its time, by insisting, “Never mind the why and wherefore, love can level ranks, and therefore,” thus allowing the mixed couples to triumph.

We’re addicted to a certain belief about the why and wherefore of our version of capitalism.