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Ah, it's an ill-conscience that's such an enemy to rest!

“Ah, it's an ill-conscience that's such an enemy to rest!” quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
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““Ah, it's an ill-conscience that's such an enemy to rest!””

Robert Louis Stevenson

About This Quote

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

A guilty conscience prevents peace of mind and restful sleep.

In simple terms: Guilt disturbs rest.

Key Takeaway

Address your conscience to find calm.

Themes

guilt peace rest conscience inner conflict

Mood

troubled reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • nighttime anxiety
  • confession
  • meditation
  • therapy
  • self-reflection

Key Concepts

psychology morality self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unresolved issue fuels your inner unrest?
  • How can you reconcile actions with values?
A Different Perspective

Guilt may persist despite attempts to rationalize it.

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