Conscience Quote by Criss Jami
““Good...if you've done things you aren't proud of. It means you have a conscience.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Man Who Would Be King”, 2015
Doing shameful acts shows you have moral awareness.
In simple terms: Conscience signals wrongdoing.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your conscience.
Themes
ethics
self-awareness
growth
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- conflict resolution
- self-improvement
Key Concepts
morality
psychology
reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions reveal your deepest values?
- How do you reconcile past mistakes?
A Different Perspective
Conscience can be ignored or rationalized.
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