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“Never yet were the feelings and instincts of our nature violated with impunity; never yet was the voice of conscience silenced without retribution.” quote by Anna Brownell Jameson
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“Never yet were the feelings and instincts of our nature violated with impunity; never yet was the voice of conscience silenced without retribution.”

Anna Brownell Jameson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Violating natural instincts and silencing conscience inevitably leads to moral retribution.

In simple terms: Wrong actions bring consequences.

Key Takeaway

Respect conscience and natural instincts.

Themes

ethics justice conscience

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • political discourse
  • personal decisions
  • social activism
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

moral responsibility natural law

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when conscience is ignored?
  • What safeguards protect natural instincts?
A Different Perspective

Consequences may be delayed or unseen.

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