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What is meant by this following quote?

Reason deceives us; conscience, never.

— Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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  • robert2020
    Lv 6
    7 months ago
    Favorite Answer

    Reason can be complicated and get entangled with emotion and self interest.

    But conscience, is simple that even children can understand 'The Golden Rule'. And it's application to dealing with others.

  • Your Friendly Neighborhood Asian
    Lv 6
    7 months ago

    The unconscious mind is stronger than the conscious? 

  • Pat Wooden
    Lv 7
    7 months ago

    It means that no matter how well you can justify doing wrong, you know in your heart that it is wrong.

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