Dean KoontzIn even a clear heart, some righteous acts of the harder kind can stir up a sediment of guilt, but that is not a bad thing. If allowed to be, the heart is self-policing, and a reasonable measure of guilt guards against corruption.
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Walter Lippmann said, “In even a clear heart, some righteous acts of the harder kind can stir up a sediment of guilt, but that is not a bad thing. If allowed to be, the heart is self-policing, and a reasonable measure of guilt guards against corruption.” This quote is about how much guilt or shame can exist in your heart. You may feel guilty for doing bad things but that does not mean that you are corrupt.
Source: Odd Hours
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