Consciousness Quote by Samuel Johnson
“No evil is insupportable but that which is accompanied with consciousness of wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Patriot" by Samuel Johnson, 1775
Evil is only intolerable when one is aware of its moral wrongness; ignorance can mask it.
In simple terms: Evil is intolerable with conscience.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate moral awareness.
Themes
morality
conscience
ethical awareness
philosophical thought
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- personal decisions
- social policies
- education
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay morally informed?
- What role does conscience play in justice?
A Different Perspective
Ignorance can be a defense, not a solution.
