Quotes About Conscience

A man who has nothing to do with his own time has no conscience in his intrusion on that of others.

The whole of Lucy's behaviour in the affair, and the prosperity which crowned it, therefore, may be held forth as a most encouraging instance of what an earnest, an unceasing attention to self-interest, however its progress may be apparently obstructed, will do in securing every advantage of fortune, with no other sacrifice than that of time and conscience.

Why she did not like Jane Fairfax might be a difficult question to answer; Mr. Knightley had once told her it was because she saw in her the really accomplished young woman, which she wanted to be thought herself; and though the accusation had been eagerly refuted at the time, there were moments of self-examination in which her conscience could not quite acquit her.

For shame, Emma! Do not mimic her. You divert me against my conscience.

The point is, you have a choice, and you do the right thing; you don't act on it.

You know what your problem is? You got too many scruples. One or two is okay, but you get too many of them, and it clogs everything up. What she said made no sense at all, but was probably right. I got some scruples, Lula said, but I know when to stop. There's a point where you have to say enough is enough and screw scruples.

You don't wear responsibility like clothes. You can't take it off and put it on when you feel like. You wear responsibility on the inside, and it isn't that easy to remove. You have to learn how to live with it.

The morally correct answer is yes, but the practical answer is no.

I felt my guilt like a brand.

My conscience does not permit me to run for the presidency or any other official position unless it is within a democratic framework.

Indeed, without emotion it seems unlikely we can even have morality.

The Negro problem, like all other political problems, is fundamentally a moral issue. This is realism, not idealism. Those of my colleagues who believe that they are particularly 'hard boiled' because they overlook the fact that human beings are struggling for their consciences are simply unrealistic.

Already old, the question Who shall die? Becomes unspoken Who is innocent?

There are people of conscience all over the world, famous leaders, as well as unsung heroes and 'sheroes,' who are carrying forward the nonviolent movement for freedom and human rights.

Conscience is our unerring judge until we finally stifle it.

The beauty of the tea party movement is that it is independent and thus a true check and balance of the Republican and Democrat parties. It's not a pawn of the GOP, thus untouchable in criticism of the Democrats - I view it as an unattached conscience of the Republican party.

War at this time and in this place is unwelcome, unwise, and simply wrong.

So long as there are earnest believers in the world, they will always wish to punish opinions, even if their judgment tells them it is unwise and their conscience that it is wrong.

I have a moral position against the death penalty. But I took an oath of office to uphold it. Following an oath of office is also a moral obligation.

Canadians are known for having a social conscience, and so our political leaders need to do more to uphold that reputation on the international stage.

O conscience, upright and stainless, how bitter a sting to thee is a little fault!

A cat can maintain a position of curled up somnolence on your knee until you are nearly upright. To the last minute she hopes your conscience will get the better of you and you will settle down again.

Perhaps religious conscience upsets the designs of those who feel that the highest wisdom and authority comes from government. But from the beginning, this nation trusted in God, not man. Religious liberty is the first freedom in our Constitution.

Seven Deadly Sins Wealth without work Pleasure without conscience Science without humanity Knowledge without character Politics without principle Commerce without morality Worship without sacrifice.