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The safest course is to do nothing against ones conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and have no fear from de
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"The safest course is to do nothing against one's conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and have no fear from death"

- Voltaire

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This quote by Voltaire speaks to the importance of following one's conscience. He recommends that by doing nothing versus one's conscience, one can delight in life and have no fear of death. This indicates that if one follows their conscience, they will be living a life of stability and morality, and will not have to fear the repercussions of their actions. By living a life of stability, one can be sure that they will not need to deal with any repercussions in the afterlife. This quote encourages us to be conscious of our actions and to always strive to do what is right. It is a pointer that our actions have repercussions, and that we should constantly make every effort to do what is ideal and simply. By following our conscience, we can be sure that we will be living a life of stability and morality, and will not have to fear the repercussions of our actions.

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Voltaire This quote is written / told by Voltaire between November 21, 1694 and May 30, 1778. He was a famous Writer from France. The author also have 130 other quotes.

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