Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God. ✨ …

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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God. ✨ Samuel Johnson (1836). Johnsoniana: Or, Supplement to Boswell: Being Anecdotes and Sayings of Dr. Johnson, p.198
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Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God. ✨ Samuel Johnson (1836). Johnsoniana: Or, Supplement to Boswell: Being Anecdotes and Sayings of Dr. Johnson, p.198

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