Victor Hugo's profound insight reveals conscience as a persistent inner voice that compels action, even when comfort or fear urges silence. This quiet force, stronger than ambition, demands integrity ...

In the middle of the 18th century, philosopher and economist Adam Smith wrote that behavior is guided by an “Impartial Spectator.” Almost a century later, St. John Henry Newman addressed the “Moral ...

Thomas S. Monson once said, “You can’t be right by doing wrong; you can’t be wrong by doing right. Your personal conscience always warns you as a friend before it punishes you as judge.” This profound ...

Ever wondered what your inner monologue looks like — and how it compares to others? Here’s a science-inspired way to find out. Psychological research shows that inner speech is highly variable. For ...

Can you imagine hearing yourself speak? A voice inside your head — perhaps reciting a shopping list or a phone number? What would life be like if you couldn't? Some people, including me, cannot have ...

How can I help my child make good choices? There are countless ways, so keep reading my column and I’ll try to help. But the advice I’ll offer today is this: appeal to your child’s conscience. “Make ...