Conscience Quote by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
“Conscience has no more to do with gallantry than it has with politics.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Critic, 1779
Conscience is unrelated to bravado or politics; moral integrity stands apart from external displays.
In simple terms: Morality isn’t tied to bravery or politics.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize inner ethics over outward show.
Themes
ethics
politics
honor
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- political debate
- leadership decisions
- personal integrity
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
civic duty
Questions to Reflect On
- Can courage ever be morally neutral?
- Does political ambition affect conscience?
A Different Perspective
People may argue bravery can inspire ethical action.
![“René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aba/horace-walpole-3357_age_ren-of-anjou-1409-80-painted-a-picture-o_33917.jpg)
![“[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)