Conscience Quote by Barbara Kingsolver
“I know how people are, with their habits of mind. Most will sail through from cradle to grave with a conscience clean as snow...I know people. Most have no earthly notion of the price of a snow-white conscience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver, 1998
People often follow ingrained mental habits without questioning the moral cost, leading to a false sense of purity.
In simple terms: People follow habits without seeing their true moral impact.
Key Takeaway
Question your habits and their hidden costs.
Themes
habit
morality
selfawareness
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- education
- leadership
- community building
Key Concepts
psychology
ethical reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits do you assume are harmless?
- How does self‑deception affect your decisions?
A Different Perspective
Habits are hard to change and self‑deception can persist.
