If You Had No Conscience, That Is, Not Care What Anyone Thought Of What You Said Or Did, Would You Be A Happier Person?

[dave50]

You wouldn't have to worry about anyone's opinion of your behaviour. 

[LadyCG]

No, I think having a conscience is what makes us better people.  

[choux]

In that reespect, dave "happiness" for me is knowing that I did/said the right thing at the time. We cannot help what others think of our actions especially if they don't know the full circumstances.

[Canary42]

Having a conscience does not equate to caring what other folk  think of what you do. They are two different things.

[Redhelen72]

Yes

[david small]

Thus, conscience does make cowards of us all.

Also, conscience can sometimes also makes us feel weak; occasionally we’re not sure what the right choices are and so we are beset by indecision and fear. 

 

[naomi24]

If you allow other people's opinions to dictate your behaviour, then yes you may be happier - whilst you're doing what they want you to do or saying what they want you to say.  But people are fickle - friends one moment and enemies the next - so regardless of what others think, being true to yourself is far more important.

[barry1010]

Not caring about how other people thought of us is not due to conscience.

Many people do things because they have a conscience but are publicly derided for doing that thing.

I try to 'do the right thing' so that I can live without myself and not be eaten up by guilt; I try to be kind to other people because I don't want to upset them unnecessarily. 

[david small]

naomi24. I find you enchanting. There, I’ve said it, my conscience is clear:-)

[choux]

How often have you heard/read someone saying "...in all conscience..."? To me that signifies they are talking of the right decision, not necessarily one others will want to hear/read.

[naomi24]

Haaa!  Thank you, david.  You're very kind.

[choux]

barry, I think there is an extraneous "out" in your post at 07:32 ;)

[1ozzy]

Choux, he's enjoying an astral projection!

[choux]

:)

[roadman]

No because it would impact your life you may end up in prison or banned from places because you dont have the ability to process right from wrong 👮