"ضمير الإنسان وحكمه شيء واحد، وكما هو الحكم، قد يكون الضمير أيضًا خاطئًا."
— Thomas Hobbes
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People often think that our inner sense of right and wrong, called conscience, and our ability to make decisions, called judgment, are reliable guides. But both can sometimes be wrong. Imagine you decide to skip work because your conscience tells you it's okay; perhaps you feel you really need a break. However, your judgment might be clouded by stress, leading you to make a poor choice. Later, you might realize that missing work caused more problems than it solved. This example shows that just because we feel something is right, it might not be the best decision. To avoid such mistakes, it's important to think things through carefully and consider other perspectives before acting.
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