If ever he had harboured a conscience in his tough narrow…
““If ever he had harboured a conscience in his tough narrow breast he had by now dug out and flung away the awkward thing - flung it so far away that were he ever to need it again he could never find it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Suppressing conscience leads to moral emptiness; once discarded, it becomes irretrievable, leaving a void that cannot be reclaimed.
In simple terms: Ignoring conscience erases it forever.
Key Takeaway
Guard your moral compass.
Themes
morality
conscience
self‑deception
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ethical dilemmas
- personal decisions
- leadership choices
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral truth have you hidden?
- Can you ever recover a lost conscience?
A Different Perspective
Denial of conscience can cause lasting emptiness.