Conscience Quote by Sophocles
“There is no witness so terrible, no accuser so powerful as conscience which dwells within us.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Antigone, 441 BC
Claims that internal conscience is the most powerful witness and accuser we possess.
In simple terms: Conscience judges us all.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your conscience.
Themes
morality
self‑reflection
ethics
justice
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- legal dilemmas
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Greek tragedy
philosophy
inner voice
Questions to Reflect On
- When has conscience guided you?
- What if conscience contradicts law?
A Different Perspective
Conscience can be conflicted and unclear.
