Let us give ourselves indiscriminately to everything our passions suggest, and we will always be happy...Conscience is not the voice of Nature but only the voice of prejudice.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Happiness comes from following all passions, as conscience is merely prejudice.
- In plain terms
- Follow your passions to be happy; conscience is just prejudice.
- What can you take from it?
- Follow your passions and ignore traditional conscience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is conscience natural or learned?
- Can you be happy without it?
Another view
Ignoring conscience can lead to harm for self and others.
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