Trust that man in nothing who has not a conscience in everything.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not trust anyone who does not have a conscience in all matters.
- In plain terms
- Only trust people who have a conscience about everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for consistent integrity when trusting others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do I trust people too quickly?
- How do I judge someone's integrity?
Another view
People may have a conscience but still make mistakes under pressure.
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