There's just ae thing I cannae bear, An' that's my conscience.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The narrator cannot stand their own conscience, suggesting guilt or inner conflict.
- In plain terms
- He can't tolerate the feeling of guilt inside him.
- What can you take from it?
- Conscience can be a heavy burden to bear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What weighs on your conscience?
- How do you handle guilt?
Another view
Avoiding conscience rarely solves the underlying moral issue.
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