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“Oh, Conscience! Conscience! man's most faithful friend, Him canst thou comfort, ease, relieve, defend; But if he will thy friendly checks forego, Thou art, oh! woe for me, his deadliest foe!” quote by George Crabbe
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“Oh, Conscience! Conscience! man's most faithful friend, Him canst thou comfort, ease, relieve, defend; But if he will thy friendly checks forego, Thou art, oh! woe for me, his deadliest foe!”

George Crabbe

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Village Schoolmaster, 1807

Conscience can be a comforting guide, but ignoring its warnings makes it a dangerous enemy.

In simple terms: Conscience guides; ignoring it harms you.

Key Takeaway

Listen to your conscience.

Themes

morality self‑awareness inner conflict

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • decision making
  • personal dilemmas
  • ethical debates
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you ignored your conscience?
  • What are the costs of suppressing inner warnings?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on conscience can cause paralysis.

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