Conscience Quote by Mark Twain
““it don’t make no diference 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: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, 1884
People often act without moral guidance, driven by instinct rather than reason, leading to irrational and harmful behavior.
In simple terms: People act on instinct, not conscience.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when actions are instinctual and seek rational guidance.
Themes
morality
instinct
irrationality
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- conflict resolution
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
human nature
conscience
behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate instinct from moral judgment?
- When should you override instinct with reason?
A Different Perspective
Instinct can override reason, causing unintended harm.
