Conscience Quote by P.D. James
““Dalgliesh told himself that he should have remembered what, as a small boy, he had discovered about Uncle Hubert's conscience--that it operated as a warning bell and that, unlike most people, Uncle Hubert never pretended that it hadn't sounded or that he hadn't heard it or that, having heard it, something must be wrong with the mechanism.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Shroud of the Stars by P.D. James, 2007
A character reflects on his uncle’s conscience as an internal alarm that never ignores moral signals, unlike most people who ignore theirs.
In simple terms: Conscience is an inner warning that should not be ignored.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your inner moral alarm.
Themes
morality
self‑awareness
integrity
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- making ethical decisions
- self‑reflection
- leadership dilemmas
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
ethical intuition
inner voice
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ignore any inner warnings?
- How can you strengthen your moral compass?
A Different Perspective
People often suppress conscience to avoid discomfort, limiting honesty.
![“[D]on't grow old. With age comes caution, which is another name for cowardice… Whatever else you do in life, don't cultivate a conscience. Without a conscience a man may never be said to grow old. This is an age of very old young men.” quote by Hesketh Pearson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/076/hesketh-pearson-35291_age_d-on-t-grow-old-with-age-comes-caution-w_14010.jpg)