Conscience Quote by Mahatma Gandhi
“There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supercedes all other courts.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Indian National Congress, 1930
Moral conscience outweighs legal authority, guiding true justice.
In simple terms: Conscience outranks law.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your inner moral compass.
Themes
justice
morality
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- personal dilemmas
- political activism
Key Concepts
conscience
higher authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you resolve conflicts between law and conscience?
- When should conscience override legal rulings?
A Different Perspective
Conscience can be subjective and conflict with law.
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