Conscience Quote by Isaac Asimov
“Society is much more easily soothed than one's own conscience.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Foundation, Isaac Asimov, 1951
Society often prefers comfort over confronting personal moral doubts.
In simple terms: People favor social peace over inner guilt.
Key Takeaway
Question your own conscience despite social pressure.
Themes
ethics
society
conscience
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal decision making
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral psychology
social conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance societal expectations with personal integrity?
- When does comfort become complicity?
A Different Perspective
Social pressure can suppress necessary self‑reflection.
