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    Now conscience wakes despair
    That slumber'd, wakes the bitter memory
    Of what he was, what is, and what must be
    Worse; of worse deeds worse sufferings must ensue!

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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.]

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There is no future pang
Can deal that justice on the self condemn'd
He deals on his read more

There is no future pang
Can deal that justice on the self condemn'd
He deals on his own soul.

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Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does.

Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does.

by Josh Billings Found in: Conscience Quotes,
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They have cheveril consciences that will stretch.

They have cheveril consciences that will stretch.

by Robert Burton Found in: Conscience Quotes,
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Resist no temptation: a guilty conscience is more honorable than regret

Resist no temptation: a guilty conscience is more honorable than regret

by Albert Camus Found in: Conscience Quotes,
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Guilty consciences always make people cowards.

Guilty consciences always make people cowards.

by Bidpai (pilpay) Found in: Conscience Quotes,
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Conscience is the inner voice that warns us somebody may be looking.

Conscience is the inner voice that warns us somebody may be looking.

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Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.

Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.

by Chinese Proverbs Found in: Conscience Quotes,
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Why should not Conscience have vacation
As well as other Courts o' th' nation?
Have equal power read more

Why should not Conscience have vacation
As well as other Courts o' th' nation?
Have equal power to adjourn,
Appoint appearance and return?

by Samuel Butler Found in: Conscience Quotes,
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