Answer Quote by Norman Schwarzkopf
“Someone once asked, 'What is the difference between me and Saddam Hussein?' The answer is, 'I have a conscience and he doesn't.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Military leadership discussion, 1990
Conscience distinguishes moral people from tyrants
In simple terms: Moral conscience separates good from evil
Cultivate personal conscience
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- decision making
- conflict resolution
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions strengthen personal conscience?
- How to confront immoral authority?
Conscience can be suppressed or ignored