Famous quote by Harper Lee

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Before I can live with other folks Ive got to live with myself. The one thing that doesnt abide by majority rule is a pe
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"Before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience"

- Harper Lee

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This quote by Harper Lee speaks to the importance of personal integrity and morality. It suggests that one need to first be real to themselves before they can be true to others. It is essential to have a strong sense of self and to be able to live with oneself before one can cope with others. The quote likewise implies that one must not be swayed by the bulk viewpoint, but instead should follow their own conscience. This is due to the fact that an individual's conscience is the only thing that should dictate their decisions and actions. Eventually, this quote motivates individuals to be true to themselves and to follow their own moral compass, regardless of what the bulk may think.

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Harper Lee This quote is written / told by Harper Lee somewhere between April 28, 1926 and today. She was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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