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“But that's always the way; it don't make no difference whether you do right or wrong, a person's conscience ain't got no sense, and just goes for him anyway. If I had a yaller dog that didn't know no more than a person's conscience does I would pison him. It takes up more room than all the rest of…” quote by Mark Twain
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“But that's always the way; it don't make no difference whether you do right or wrong, a person's conscience ain't got no sense, and just goes for him anyway. If I had a yaller dog that didn't know no more than a person's conscience does I would pison him. It takes up more room than all the rest of a person's insides, and yet ain't no good, nohow.”

Mark Twain

About This Quote

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

A person's conscience is irrational, often overriding logic, leading to unnecessary burdens.

In simple terms: Conscience is irrational and burdensome.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when conscience conflicts with reason.

Themes

morality irrationality burden human nature

Mood

conflicted reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • making ethical decisions
  • self‑reflection
  • dealing with guilt
  • navigating moral dilemmas

Key Concepts

conscience logic psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does your conscience help versus hinder?
  • Can you act without a conscience?
A Different Perspective

Conscience can be useful; ignoring it may cause harm.

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