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“He that speaketh against his own reason speaks against his own conscience, and therefore it is certain that no man serves God with a good conscience who serves him against his reason.” quote by Jeremy Taylor
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“He that speaketh against his own reason speaks against his own conscience, and therefore it is certain that no man serves God with a good conscience who serves him against his reason.”

Jeremy Taylor

About This Quote

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

Reason and conscience must align; acting against reason harms moral integrity.

In simple terms: Reason and conscience should match.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with rational conscience.

Themes

morality reason conscience

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • legal judgments
  • public policy
  • education
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you acted against your reason?
  • How can you reconcile conflicting beliefs?
A Different Perspective

May ignore emotional aspects of conscience.

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