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I would sooner have the approval of my own conscience and…

“I would sooner have the approval of my own conscience and know that I had done my duty than to have the praise of all the world and not have the approval of my own conscience. A man's own conscience, when he is living as he should live, is the finest monitor and the best judge in all the world…” quote by Heber J. Grant
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““I would sooner have the approval of my own conscience and know that I had done my duty than to have the praise of all the world and not have the approval of my own conscience. A man's own conscience, when he is living as he should live, is the finest monitor and the best judge in all the world. Men can accuse you of wrong-doing, and it has no effect at all if you know they lie and you have done that which is right””

Heber J. Grant

About This Quote

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

Personal conscience outweighs external approval; integrity is the ultimate guide.

In simple terms: Do what’s right, not what’s praised.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize inner moral compass over public acclaim.

Themes

integrity conscience morality

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • making decisions
  • facing criticism
  • leadership
  • personal dilemmas

Key Concepts

ethical judgment inner peace self‑validation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you trust your inner judge?
  • How do you handle conflicting advice?
A Different Perspective

External validation can still influence behavior.

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