Conscience is a man's compass.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Conscience guides moral decisions like a compass guides direction.
- In plain terms
- Your conscience helps you know the right way to go.
- What can you take from it?
- Let your conscience guide your moral choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know your conscience is right?
- What happens when conscience conflicts with law?
Another view
Conscience varies between individuals and may not always align with external rules.
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