Conscience Quote by Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow
“Did you ever expect a corporation to have a conscience, when it has no soul to be damned, and nobody to be kicked?”
About This Quote
The quote questions the moral capacity of corporations, highlighting that without a soul they cannot bear conscience or guilt, and thus cannot be truly accountable.
In simple terms: Corporations lack moral agency.
Key Takeaway
Corporate ethics are limited.
Themes
ethics
corporate responsibility
philosophy
morality
law
Mood
skeptical
critical
cynical
Type
aphorism
philosophical observation
When to use this quote
- business decision‑making
- public policy debates
- shareholder meetings
- corporate scandals
Key Concepts
conscience
soul
accountability
Practical Applications
- ethical auditing
- corporate governance reforms
Questions to Reflect On
- Can an entity without a soul be held morally responsible?
- How should society enforce ethical behavior in corporations?
