“ God alone knows what the conscience can survive, or how a man who has lost his honor will still try to save his soul. ”
G. K. Chesterton, The Man Who Knew Too Much (1922). copy citation
| Author | G. K. Chesterton |
|---|---|
| Source | The Man Who Knew Too Much |
| Topic | honor conscience |
| Date | 1922 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1720/1720-h/1720-h.htm |
Context
“and even in a Parliament, life can be lived with occasional efforts to live it well. I tell you it is as true of these rich fools and rascals as it is true of every poor footpad and pickpocket; that only God knows how good they have tried to be. God alone knows what the conscience can survive, or how a man who has lost his honor will still try to save his soul.”
There was another silence, and March sat staring at the table and Fisher at the sea. Then Fisher suddenly sprang to his feet and caught up his hat and stick with all his new alertness and even pugnacity.”
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