He was a newcomer and 'hence' [='consequently, therefore'] had no close friends here.
The company lost a great deal of money. 'Hence', the CEO was asked to resign.
He knew he could not win the election—'hence' his decision to withdraw.
(..) "useful, prosperous and happy." "I see that I hold a sanctuary in their hearts..." "and in the hearts of their descendants..." "generations hence." "It is a far, far better thing that I do..." "than I have ever done." "It is a far, far better rest that I go to..." (..)2012 The Dark Knight Rises