Conscience Quote by Mark Twain
“But that's always the way; it don't make no difference whether you do right or wrong, a person's conscience ain't got no sense, and just goes for him anyway. If I had a yaller dog that didn't know no more than a person's conscience does I would pison him. It takes up more room than all the rest of a person's insides, and yet ain't no good, nohow.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1884
A person's conscience is irrational, often overriding logic, leading to unnecessary burdens.
In simple terms: Conscience is irrational and burdensome.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when conscience conflicts with reason.
Themes
morality
irrationality
burden
human nature
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- making ethical decisions
- self‑reflection
- dealing with guilt
- navigating moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
conscience
logic
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When does your conscience help versus hinder?
- Can you act without a conscience?
A Different Perspective
Conscience can be useful; ignoring it may cause harm.
