They're ugly, but those are the facts of life.
Harper LeeRead
The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.
Interpretation
A person's conscience is independent and cannot be swayed by majority opinion.
This quote emphasizes the idea that individual moral judgment, or conscience, is a personal and intrinsic compass that guides decisions and actions, regardless of the beliefs or opinions of the larger group. It suggests that true integrity comes from within and that one should remain true to their own values and beliefs even when faced with external pressures to conform.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech about personal ethics and integrity.
They're ugly, but those are the facts of life.
It's better to be silent than to be a fool.
Don’t talk like that, Dill,” said Aunt Alexandra. “It’s not becoming to a child. It’s – cynical.” “I ain’t cynical, Miss Alexandra. Tellin’ the truth’s not cynical, is it?” “The way you tell it, it is.
With him, life was routine; without him, life was unbearable.
He turned out the light and went into Jem's room. He would be there all night, and he would be there when Jem waked up in the morning.
You can choose your friends but you sho' can't choose your family, an' they're still kin to you no matter whether you acknowledge 'em or not, and it makes you look right silly when you don't.
The life of a sannyasin should be a life of no expectations. And then every moment is such a bliss, such a benediction, because whatsoever God gives is so much. Then you always feel grateful. But your desires are so much that whatsoever God gives always looks so little; and you feel frustrated, and you feel complaints, and you cannot feel grateful. And without gratitude, there is no possibility of prayer arising in your heart. Gratitude is prayer.
Some of mankind's most terrible misdeeds have been committed under the spell of certain magic words or phrases.
Government acquisition of food supplies in time of war is no less important than conscription. Equity is the fundamental principle applicable to both these essential phases of war administration.
To be silent when we are impelled to utter words injurious to God or to our neighbour, is an act of virtue; but, to be silent in confessing our sins, is the ruin of the soul.
Truly thou art damned, like an ill-roasted egg, all on one side.
There's nothing interesting about looking perfect.
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