Conscience Quote by John Goodwin
“Freedom of conscience is a natural right, both antecedent and superior to all human laws and institutions whatever; a right which laws never gave and a right which laws can never take away.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Human rights conference, 2015
Freedom of conscience is an inherent right that supersedes any law or institution
In simple terms: Conscience rights outrank laws
Defend personal conscience against legal constraints
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal advocacy
- policy reform
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect conscience rights?
- What limits should laws have on personal belief?
Legal systems may still suppress dissent despite moral arguments