Conscience Quote by M.C. Beaton
““She doesn’t have a conscience.” “Come on. We all have one.” “No, some are born without one. It’s always everyone else’s fault.” “I’ll get Jimmy Anderson onto””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Agatha Raisin series, 2004
Some people lack conscience, blaming others; moral responsibility is a personal choice, not a birthright.
In simple terms: Conscience can be absent; responsibility is chosen.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy, own your actions.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
psychology
Mood
analytical
serious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- parenting
- leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral development
blame shifting
Questions to Reflect On
- Can conscience be taught?
- What drives people to shift blame?
A Different Perspective
Not all claim lack of conscience; some may be defensive.
![“[D]on't grow old. With age comes caution, which is another name for cowardice… Whatever else you do in life, don't cultivate a conscience. Without a conscience a man may never be said to grow old. This is an age of very old young men.” quote by Hesketh Pearson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/076/hesketh-pearson-35291_age_d-on-t-grow-old-with-age-comes-caution-w_14010.jpg)
