Conscience Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Never can true courage dwell with them, Who, playing tricks with conscience, dare not look At their own vices.”
About This Quote
True courage requires confronting one's own flaws; those who deceive themselves lack genuine bravery.
In simple terms: Self‑deception undermines real bravery.
Key Takeaway
Courage is honesty with oneself.
Themes
self‑awareness
morality
courage
integrity
psychology
Mood
thoughtful
serious
reflective
Type
aphorism
philosophical observation
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- ethical decision‑making
- leadership challenges
- self‑improvement
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
conscience
vice
self‑deception
courage
Practical Applications
- coaching for authenticity
- literary analysis of moral themes
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging personal vice change one's capacity for courage?
- What role does conscience play in defining true bravery?
![“[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)
