Quote by Jean Jacques Rousseau

Conscience is the voice of the soul; the passions of the body.

Conscience is the voice of the soul; the passions of the bod

Summary

This quote suggests that conscience serves as the spiritual guiding force within a person, while passions refer to the physical desires and impulses. It implies that conscience represents the moral compass and inner wisdom, appealing to the higher values and ideals, while passions are driven by more immediate gratification and sensory influences. Thus, conscience encourages individuals to make decisions guided by their inner selves, reflecting their deeper moral and ethical convictions, while passions tend to be more influenced by physical desires and emotions.

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