Articles Quote by Charles Dickens
“In the majority of cases, conscience is an elastic and very flexible article”
About This Quote
Source Book: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, 1861
Conscience is portrayed as adaptable, capable of bending under pressure while retaining core principles.
In simple terms: Conscience can stretch but stays true.
Key Takeaway
Recognize flexibility in moral judgments.
Themes
morality
flexibility
human nature
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal dilemmas
- legal decisions
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethical elasticity
psychological adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance adaptability with integrity?
- When is flexibility a moral compromise?
A Different Perspective
Conscience may be compromised by self‑interest or external pressure.
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