Conscience Quote by William Ellery Channing
“Every human being has a work to carry on within, duties to perform abroad, influence to exert, which are peculiarly his, and which no conscience but his own can teach.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Duty of Man, 1845
Each person bears unique responsibilities and influence, guided only by personal conscience.
In simple terms: Everyone has personal duties and influence.
Key Takeaway
Follow your conscience in duties.
Themes
responsibility
influence
conscience
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- community service
- leadership roles
Key Concepts
ethical autonomy
personal duty
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal duties feel most urgent?
- How do you discern your true influence?
A Different Perspective
Conscience can be conflicted or unclear.
