Quote by Joseph Addison

A good conscience is to the soul what health is to the body; it preserves a constant ease and serenity within us, and more than countervails all the calamities and afflictions that can possibly befall us.

A good conscience is to the soul what health is to the body;

Summary

This quote suggests that having a good conscience is essenti al for the well-being of our soul, just like physical health is crucial for the body. A good conscience provides a sense of inner peace and tranquility, which serves as a source of constant comfort. In fact, it is claimed that this inner peace outweighs and compensates for any hardships or troubles one might face in life. Essentially, the quote emphasizes the significance of maintaining a guilt-free conscience to attain a state of mental and emotional equilibrium.

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Serenity

By Joseph Addison

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