A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A conscience causes pain even when other desires are satisfied.
- In plain terms
- Your conscience hurts when you feel good elsewhere.
- What can you take from it?
- Guilt persists despite pleasure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did your conscience hurt you?
Another view
Not everyone feels guilt this way.
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