Conscience Quote by Abel Pienaar
““Gandhi die spyker op die kop met sy omskrywing van die mens se sewe dodelike sondes: “Politics without principle. Wealth without work. Commerce without morality. Pleasure without conscience. Education without character. Science without humility. Worship without sacrifice.””
About This Quote
Gandhi’s list: politics, wealth, commerce, pleasure, education, science, worship all lack virtue without principles.
In simple terms: Virtue absent when principles missing.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with principles.
Themes
ethics
principles
social critique
integrity
human values
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
analysis
observation
When to use this quote
- sacred practice
Key Concepts
political integrity
fair labor
ethical commerce
moral education
humble science
Questions to Reflect On
- Which area lacks principle for you?
- How to embed integrity daily?
A Different Perspective
principles can be ignored in practice.
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