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“Every judgement of conscience, be it right or wrong, be it about things evil in themselves or morally indifferent, is obligatory, in such wise that he who acts against his conscience always sins.” quote by Thomas Aquinas
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“Every judgement of conscience, be it right or wrong, be it about things evil in themselves or morally indifferent, is obligatory, in such wise that he who acts against his conscience always sins.”

Thomas Aquinas

About This Quote

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

Conscience obliges us; acting against it is sinful, regardless of the moral status of the act.

In simple terms: Acting against conscience is wrong.

Key Takeaway

Follow your conscience.

Themes

ethics morality personal responsibility

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical religious

When to use this quote

  • legal decisions
  • medical choices
  • daily dilemmas

Key Concepts

autonomy moral law

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it permissible to override conscience?
  • How do we resolve conflicting consciences?
A Different Perspective

Conscience can be misinformed; not all conflicts are clear.

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