I almost wish I hadn't any conscience, it's so…
““I almost wish I hadn't any conscience, it's so inconvenient. If I didn't care about doing right, and didn't feel uncomfortable when doing wrong, I should get on capitally. I can't help wishing, sometimes, that father and mother hadn't been so dreadfully particular about such things.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She laments the burden of conscience, wishing it were absent to avoid moral conflict.
In simple terms: She wishes she had no conscience.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the value of conscience.
Themes
morality
inner conflict
self‑critique
Mood
thoughtful
conflicted
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- decision making
- ethical dilemmas
- parenting
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
ethical awareness
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral standards guide you?
- How do you reconcile discomfort with right actions?
A Different Perspective
A conscience guides ethical behavior despite discomfort.