On the recordJanuary 1, 1855
Conscience is, to the individual soul, and to society, what the law of gravitation is to the universe.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “Conscience is, to the individual soul, and to society, what the law of gravitation is to the universe.”
Editor's note · Context
Douglass presents conscience as a fundamental force, essential for both individual moral guidance and the cohesion of society, akin to the law of gravitation.
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