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“The paradoxical and tragic situation of man is that his conscience is weakest when he needs it most”

Erich Fromm

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People's ability to make good choices is often the poorest when they are in tough situations where they need to make good choices the most.

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Conscience Crisis Decision-making Ethics Human nature Moral dilemmas Paradox Philosophy Tragedy Weakness
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