"What most people call conscience is one-fifth fear of others, one-fifth fear of gods and idols, one-fifth prejudice, one-fifth vanity, and one-fifth habit."
— Arthur Schophenhauer, On the Basis of Morality, § 13 (my very loose translation).
Quote of the Day: Schopenhauer on Conscience
A persuasive list. Bleak view of human nature, though.
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