Clear conscience Quote by Jerome K. Jerome
““How good one feels when one is full -- how satisfied with ourselves and with the world! People who have tried it, tell me that a clear conscience makes you very happy and contented; but a full stomach does the business quite as well, and is cheaper, and more easily obtained.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome, 1889
A clear conscience brings happiness, but a full stomach provides similar contentment more cheaply and easily.
In simple terms: Being honest feels good, but eating well is a simple, affordable way to feel satisfied.
Key Takeaway
Seek both moral integrity and basic physical needs.
Themes
contentment
ethics
basic needs
well‑being
Mood
satisfied
practical
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- daily meals
- ethical decisions
- budget living
- stress relief
Key Concepts
conscience
physiology
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize honesty over comfort?
- Can simple pleasures replace ethical fulfillment?
A Different Perspective
Physical comfort may mask deeper moral issues.
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