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Conscience Quote by Sir Hall Caine

“Ah! how true it was that conscience was a thousand swords.” quote by Sir Hall Caine
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““Ah! how true it was that conscience was a thousand swords.””

Sir Hall Caine

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Christian, 1897

Conscience can feel overwhelming, like many swords, indicating intense moral conflict.

In simple terms: Conscience feels like many swords.

Key Takeaway

Listen to conscience, seek balance.

Themes

morality conflict introspection

Mood

serious reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Ethical decision making
  • self‑analysis
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

Moral burden inner turmoil

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moral dilemmas feel like swords?
  • How can you soothe an overactive conscience?
A Different Perspective

May lead to paralysis by over‑analysis.

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