Conscience Quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin
“Let every man be free to act from his own conscience; but let him remember that other people have consciences too; and let not his liberty be so expansive that in its indulgence it jars and crashes against the liberty of others.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown (likely sermon)
Freedom must be balanced with respect for others' rights and consciences.
In simple terms: Freedom should respect others' conscience.
Key Takeaway
Practice liberty with empathy.
Themes
freedom
ethics
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- public policy
- community living
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
social contract
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure your freedom doesn't harm others?
- What limits should society set on personal liberty?
A Different Perspective
Liberty can conflict with collective safety.
![“[D]on't grow old. With age comes caution, which is another name for cowardice… Whatever else you do in life, don't cultivate a conscience. Without a conscience a man may never be said to grow old. This is an age of very old young men.” quote by Hesketh Pearson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/076/hesketh-pearson-35291_age_d-on-t-grow-old-with-age-comes-caution-w_14010.jpg)