Quote by Oscar Wilde

Conscience and cowardice are really the same things. Conscience is the trade-name of the firm. That is all.


Conscience and cowardice are really the same things. Conscie

Summary

This quote suggests that conscience and cowardice are closely linked, implying that acting based on moral principles and acting out of fear are essentially interchangeable. It further suggests that conscience is just a label or facade humanity uses for this amalgamation of fear-driven actions. In essence, the quote asserts that our perceived sense of morality may actually be driven by our cowardice, blurring the distinction between right and wrong.

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Conscience
By Oscar Wilde
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