Conscience Quote by Matthew Scully
““I know many people far more upright and conscientous than I am who disagree, who think nothing of it. I know that vegetarianism runs against mankind's most casual assumptions about the world and our place within it. And I know that factory farming is an economic inevitability, not likely to end anytime soon. But I don't answer to inevitabilities, and neither do you. I don't answer to the economy. I don't answer to tradition and I don't answer to Everyone. For me, it comes down to a question of whether I am a man or just a consumer. Whether to reason or just to rationalize. Whether to heed my conscience or my every craving, to assert my free will or just my will. Whether to side with the powerful and comfortable or with the weak, afflicted, and forgotten.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on animal rights, 2015
The speaker argues that personal ethics should outweigh economic, social, and traditional pressures, urging individuals to choose conscience over consumerism.
In simple terms: Choose conscience over convenience.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ethical choices.
Themes
ethics
consumerism
conscience
power dynamics
activism
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- food choices
- voting
- career decisions
- activism
- daily consumption
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
free will
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal habits reflect your values?
- How can you influence others without compromising your conscience?
A Different Perspective
Economic and social pressures can make ethical choices difficult; systemic change may be needed.
