Conscience Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“It is truly enough said that a corporation has no conscience, but a corporation of conscientious men is a corporation with a conscience.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Civil Disobedience", 1849
A corporation can have a conscience only if its members are conscientious.
In simple terms: Corporate conscience depends on people.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal integrity.
Themes
ethics
corporate responsibility
leadership
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- company governance
- team building
- social entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
philosophy
business ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals influence corporate values?
- What systems support ethical business?
A Different Perspective
Even good people can be constrained by corporate structures.
