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What does it mean?
A clear conscience often means you don't remember your wrongdoings.
In plain terms
If you feel no guilt, you may have forgotten your mistakes.
What can you take from it?
Memory can mask moral responsibility.

Where it applies

  • reflecting on past actions
  • moral introspection

Putting it to work

  • keep records
  • seek honest feedback

Questions to consider

  • How reliable is conscience as a moral guide?

Another view

A clear conscience can also stem from genuine integrity.

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