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“Disobedience to conscience makes conscience blind.” quote by C. S. Lewis
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“Disobedience to conscience makes conscience blind.”

C. S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, 1942

Ignoring conscience leads to moral blindness.

In simple terms: Disobeying conscience dulls moral sense.

Key Takeaway

Listen to your conscience.

Themes

morality conscience ethical selfreflection

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • daily decisions
  • ethical dilemmas
  • leadership
  • parenting

Key Concepts

moral philosophy spiritual awareness selfdiscipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your conscience tell you?
  • How do you resolve moral conflict?
A Different Perspective

Moral clarity can be ambiguous.

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