--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And as always, it is surprisingly small…" description: "\"“And as always, it is surprisingly small, as the voice of the conscience is said to be.”\" — Andrea Lee" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db0/andrea-lee-87281_ethics_and-as-always-it-is-surprisingly-small-a_1247372.jpg" --- # And as always, it is surprisingly small, as the voice of… ![“And as always, it is surprisingly small, as the voice of the conscience is said to be.” quote by Andrea Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db0/andrea-lee-87281_ethics_and-as-always-it-is-surprisingly-small-a_1247372.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db0/andrea-lee-87281_ethics_and-as-always-it-is-surprisingly-small-a_1247372.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/db0/andrea-lee-87281_ethics_and-as-always-it-is-surprisingly-small-a_1247372.jpg) > ““And as always, it is surprisingly small, as the voice of the conscience is said to be.”” [Andrea Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrea-lee/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The conscience’s voice is often quiet and subtle. **In simple terms:** Conscience speaks softly. Key Takeaway Listen to your inner moral guide. Themes morality self-reflection inner voice Mood introspective quiet Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - decision making - personal growth - ethical dilemmas - quiet moments Key Concepts conscience subtlety self-awareness Questions to Reflect On - How do you notice your conscience? - What silences it? 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