Flung Away Quote by Mervyn Peake
““If ever he had harboured a conscience in his tough narrow breast he had by now dug out and flung away the awkward thing - flung it so far away that were he ever to need it again he could never find it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake, 1946
Suppressing conscience leads to moral emptiness; once discarded, it becomes irretrievable, leaving a void that cannot be reclaimed.
In simple terms: Ignoring conscience erases it forever.
Key Takeaway
Guard your moral compass.
Themes
morality
conscience
self‑deception
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ethical dilemmas
- personal decisions
- leadership choices
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral truth have you hidden?
- Can you ever recover a lost conscience?
A Different Perspective
Denial of conscience can cause lasting emptiness.
