Conscience Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr
“Cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Expediency asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? But conscience asks the question, is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because it is right.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Moral Courage Address, 1963
Safety, politics, and popularity are poor guides; conscience demands doing what is right despite risks.
In simple terms: Do what is right, not what is safe or popular.
Key Takeaway
Act on conscience over convenience.
Themes
morality
courage
integrity
Mood
serious
inspiring
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- civil rights activism
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethics
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks do you face when choosing right over safe?
- How can you strengthen moral conviction?
