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John Henry Newman

It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience.

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John Henry Newman means that reconsidering decisions usually improves our reasoning and choices, but when it comes to our moral beliefs and inner sense of right and wrong, changing our mind can be harmful. He suggests that conscience should be trusted immediately and deeply, rather than doubted or revised after reflection.

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