Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.

Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.

The still small voice is wanted.

The still small voice is wanted.

Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.

Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.

God gives quietness at last.

God gives quietness at last.

Keep quiet and people will think you a philosopher.

Keep quiet and people will think you a philosopher.

Never do anything against conscience, even if the state demands it

Never do anything against conscience, even if the state demands it

True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.

True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.

Very often the quiet fellow has said all he knows.

Very often the quiet fellow has said all he knows.

Now conscience wakes despair
That slumber'd, wakes the bitter memory
Of what he was, what is, and read more

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!