Quote by Sir John Mortimer

We don't know much about the human conscience, except that it is soluble in alcohol.

We don't know much about the human conscience, except that i

Summary

This quote appears to be a humorous statement implying that alcohol has the ability to alter or suppress one's conscience. It suggests that when under the influence of alcohol, people may act in ways that they might otherwise avoid due to their conscience. Overall, the quote highlights the potential impact of alcohol on moral decision-making and hints at the mysterious nature of the human conscience.

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Conscience

By Sir John Mortimer

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