Conscience Quote by Robert Burton
““A good conscience is a continual feast, but a galled conscience is as great a torment as can possibly happen, a still baking oven (so Pierius in his Hieroglyph compares it), another hell.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Anatomy of Melancholy, 1621
A clear conscience brings peace, while a troubled one feels like an endless torment.
In simple terms: Good conscience is peace; bad conscience is torment.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate integrity to ease inner conflict.
Themes
morality
peace
torment
Mood
introspective
philosophical
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- Personal decision making
- conflict resolution
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Ethics
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions restore a clear conscience?
- How does guilt affect daily life?
A Different Perspective
Self‑criticism can become destructive.
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