Quote by Walter Savage Landor

A man's vanity tells him what is honor, a man's conscience what is justice.

A man's vanity tells him what is honor, a man's conscience w

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This quote suggests that a person's ego and desire for self-importance influences their perception of honor, while their conscience guides them towards what is morally right and just. It emphasizes the contrast between the external validation of honor and the internal compass of conscience. In essence, it highlights the potential conflict between one's desire for recognition and the innate understanding of what is ethically correct.

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