Monday, August 5, 2013
Conscience
'Tis the business of little minds to shrink,
but they whose heart is firm,
and whose conscience approves their conduct,
will pursue their principles unto death.
- Thomas Paine
In matters of conscience,
the law of the majority has no place.
- Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi
The ultimate test of a man's conscience
may be his willingness to sacrifice something today
for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.
- Gaylord Nelson
It is not desirable to cultivate
a respect for the law,
so much as for the right.
- Henry David Thoreau
Never do anything against conscience
even if the state demands it.
- Albert Einstein
It is our choices ... that show what we truly are,
far more than our abilities.
- J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets)
Further reading: Standing Up For Principles
Values
Responsibility
Principles
Good Conscience
Leadership
Encouragement
Change
Jonathan
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