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Our conscience is not the vessel of eternal verities. It grows with our social life, and a new social condition means a
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"Our conscience is not the vessel of eternal verities. It grows with our social life, and a new social condition means a radical change in conscience"

- Walter Lippmann

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This quote by Walter Lippmann suggests that our conscience is not a fixed set of ethical worths, however rather something that is shaped by our social environment. Our conscience is not a vessel of changeless realities, but rather something that is constantly evolving and adjusting to our changing social conditions. This indicates that as our society modifications, so too does our conscience. This quote highlights the value of understanding the social context in which we live, as it can have a considerable impact on our ethical values and beliefs. It likewise recommends that our conscience is not something that is set in stone, but rather something that is constantly changing and adjusting to our ever-evolving social environment.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Walter Lippmann between September 23, 1889 and December 14, 1974. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 37 other quotes.

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