Thomas Merton Quotes

Every human being has, like Socrates, an attendant spirit; and wise are they who obey its signals. If it does not always tell us what to do, it always cautions us what not to do.

Conscience is thus explained only as the voice of God in the soul.

The great beacon light God sets in all, the conscience of each bosom.

Conscience connects us with the wisdom of the ages and the wisdom of the heart.

I just listened to that inner voice. By the way, it's always a good move to listen to that inner voice... if it doesn't lead to a crime

Conscience is merely our own judgment of the right or wrong of our actions, and so can never be a safe guide unless enlightened by the word of God.

Two things awe me most, the starry sky above me and the moral law within me.

It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience.

Conscience is the sentinel of virtue.

Conscience - the only incorruptible thing about us.

The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still small voice of conscience.

Conscience is the authentic voice of God to you.

Conscience is a man's compass.

Go by your own conscience.

Some people may believe that their conscience is enough to guide them not to lie, be deceitful or do the other things God has commanded us not to do. I disagree.

Conscience is God present in man.

Conscience is our unerring judge until we finally stifle it.

Conscience without judgment is superstition.

There is nothing in the whole frame of man which seems to me so unaccountable as that thing called conscience.

Stay true to your integrity, and if you're doing something that you feel like doesn't represent your integrity, speak up. You have to say that. If you're doing something that doesn't make you feel good, you probably shouldn't be doing it.

Being a good person begins with being a wise person. Then, when you follow your conscience, will you be headed in the right direction.

You have to follow your moral compass: it's a good guide of telling you what is right and wrong.

Life is not just about profit and loss. One should follow one's conscience and listen to the voice of one's soul.

There's the laws of society and morality and then there's the laws of the heart.

Always listen to the voice of your conscience. If your conscience conflicts with your faith, question everything.