Skip to content

But no man has a monopoly of conscience.

“But no man has a monopoly of conscience.” quote by Mary Augusta Ward
Download Open image
“But no man has a monopoly of conscience.”

Mary Augusta Ward

About This Quote

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

Conscience is not owned by any single individual; moral insight is shared across humanity.

In simple terms: No one monopolizes moral authority.

Key Takeaway

Respect diverse moral perspectives.

Themes

ethics individualism shared responsibility humanity

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • debates
  • education
  • community decision‑making
  • leadership

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social contract collective conscience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance personal conscience with collective norms?
  • Can shared morality suppress dissent?
A Different Perspective

May overlook personal accountability.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Mary Augusta Ward

Explore all 46 Mary Augusta Ward quotes

More Conscience quotes

Browse all 3,490 Conscience quotes