Conscience is the mirror of our souls, which represents the errors of our lives in their full shape.

Conscience is the mirror of our souls, which represents the errors of our lives in their full shape.

According to the state of a man's conscience, so do hope and fear
on account of his deeds arise read more

According to the state of a man's conscience, so do hope and fear
on account of his deeds arise in his mind.
[Lat., Conscia mens ut cuique sua est, ita concipit intra
Pectora pro facto spemque metumque suo.]

Conscience--the only incorruptible thing about us.

Conscience--the only incorruptible thing about us.

The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within.

The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within.

Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.

Conscience is a mother-in-law whose visit never ends.

So may heaven's grace clear away the foam from the conscience,
that the river of thy thoughts may roll read more

So may heaven's grace clear away the foam from the conscience,
that the river of thy thoughts may roll limpid thenceforth,
[It., Se toso grazia risolva le schiume
Di vostra conscienza, si che chiaro
Per essa scenda della mente il fiume.]

Conscience is thoroughly well-bred and soon leaves off talking to those who do not wish to hear it.

Conscience is thoroughly well-bred and soon leaves off talking to those who do not wish to hear it.

The still small voice is wanted.

The still small voice is wanted.

Religions are the great fairy tales of conscience.

Religions are the great fairy tales of conscience.