Quote by Jerome K. Jerome
People who have tried it, tell me that a clear conscience makes you very happy and contented but a full stomach does the business quite as well, and is cheaper, and more easily obtained.
Summary
This quote suggests that while having a clear conscience brings happiness and contentment, achieving these same feelings can also be accomplished through basic material needs, primarily a full stomach. It implies that in addition to emotional fulfillment, physical satisfaction is equally important in attaining happiness. The quote further emphasizes that achieving satisfaction through fulfilling basic needs like eating is more accessible and economical compared to the sometimes elusive pursuit of moral righteousness.