Conscience Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Conscience is the pulse of reason”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (1798) excerpt
Reason is guided by conscience, which acts as its heartbeat, keeping moral direction.
In simple terms: Conscience guides rational thought.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your conscience.
Themes
morality
reason
conscience
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- making decisions
- self‑assessment
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you resolve conscience vs. logic?
- When does conscience mislead?
A Different Perspective
Conscience can be conflicted or unclear.
