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“Let no pleasure tempt thee, no profit allure thee, no ambition corrupt thee, to do anything which thou knowest to be evil; so shalt thou always live jollily; for a good conscience is a continual Christmas.” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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““Let no pleasure tempt thee, no profit allure thee, no ambition corrupt thee, to do anything which thou knowest to be evil; so shalt thou always live jollily; for a good conscience is a continual Christmas.””

Benjamin Franklin

About This Quote

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

Avoid pleasure, profit, and ambition that lead to evil; a clear conscience brings lasting joy like a perpetual celebration.

In simple terms: Stay moral, enjoy inner peace.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate integrity for lasting happiness.

Themes

ethics joy conscience

Mood

reflective calm

Type

moral inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership
  • conflict resolution
  • daily habits

Key Concepts

moral philosophy inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • What temptations challenge your integrity?
  • How does conscience affect your happiness?
A Different Perspective

Even with a good conscience, external pressures can tempt wrongdoing.

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