Conscience Quote by Mario Savio
“You can't disobey the rules every time you disapprove. However, when you're considering something that constitutes an extreme abridgement of your rights, conscience is the court of last resort.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Free Speech Movement, UC Berkeley, 1964
When fundamental rights are threatened, personal conscience must override external rules.
In simple terms: Conscience beats unjust rules.
Key Takeaway
Trust your inner moral compass.
Themes
rights
conscience
authority
civil disobedience
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political protest
- legal challenges
- personal dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethical autonomy
moral judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you ignored a rule for a higher principle?
- What risks arise from following conscience alone?
A Different Perspective
Conscience can be biased or conflicted.
