We never do evil so effectually as when we are led to do…

It is a false principle that because we are entirely occupied with ourselves, we must equally occupy the thoughts of others. The contrary inference…

— William Hazlitt

Out of our first century of national life we evolved the ethical principle that it was not right or just that an honest and…

— Frances Perkins

The universal elements are integrity, vision, discipline, passion, governed by conscience. Conscience has been educated through studying and pondering the universal, timeless principles of…

— Stephen Covey

In late modernity we grow more and more accustomed to politicians and public figures who are indebted to their appetites for their "values," to…

— Kenny Smith

By liberty of conscience, we understand not only a mere liberty of the mind, in believing or disbelieving this or that principle or doctrine;…

— William Penn

The vanity of the sciences. Physical science will not console me for the ignorance of morality in the time of affliction. But the science…

— Blaise Pascal

[D]on't grow old. With age comes caution, which is another name for cowardice… Whatever else you do in life, don't cultivate a conscience. Without…

— Hesketh Pearson

Never can true courage dwell with them, Who, playing tricks with conscience, dare not look At their own vices.

— Samuel Taylor Coleridge

“If we cannot be happy and powerful and prey on others, we invent conscience and prey on ourselves.”

— Elbert Hubbard

Making money doesn't oblige people to forfeit their honor or their conscience.

— Guy de Rothschild

Let us be thankful for health and competence, and, above all, for a quiet conscience.

— Izaak Walton

My conscience is really active. So I feel bad about spending excess amount of money on things.

— Syd

Writing adds up to the conscience of our times.

— Martin Firrell

“Knowledge without conscience is but the ruin of the soul.”

— Rabelaise

Self-respect and a clear conscience are powerful components of integrity and are the basis for enriching your relationships with others.

— Denis Waitley