Advice Quote by Anthony Trollope
“There are some points on which no man can be contented to follow the advice of another - some subjects on which a man can consult his own conscience only.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way We Live Now, 1875
Some matters require personal conscience rather than external advice, emphasizing individual moral judgment.
In simple terms: Follow your own conscience on certain issues.
Key Takeaway
Trust personal judgment.
Themes
conscience
individualism
ethics
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
ethical
personal
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- medical choices
- creative work
Key Concepts
moral autonomy
personal responsibility
philosophical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you seek external counsel?
- How do you balance personal belief with societal norms?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on conscience can lead to isolation.
![“[D]on't grow old. With age comes caution, which is another name for cowardice… Whatever else you do in life, don't cultivate a conscience. Without a conscience a man may never be said to grow old. This is an age of very old young men.” quote by Hesketh Pearson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/076/hesketh-pearson-35291_age_d-on-t-grow-old-with-age-comes-caution-w_14010.jpg)
