Conscience Quote by Robert Louis Stevenson
““Ah, it's an ill-conscience that's such an enemy to rest!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1883
A guilty conscience prevents peace of mind and restful sleep.
In simple terms: Guilt disturbs rest.
Key Takeaway
Address your conscience to find calm.
Themes
guilt
peace
rest
conscience
inner conflict
Mood
troubled
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nighttime anxiety
- confession
- meditation
- therapy
- self-reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
morality
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What unresolved issue fuels your inner unrest?
- How can you reconcile actions with values?
A Different Perspective
Guilt may persist despite attempts to rationalize it.
