It is often said that second thoughts are best. So they are in matters of judgment but not in matters of conscience.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.
Public opinion is a second conscience.
When we have 'second thoughts' about something, our first thoughts don't seem like thoughts at all - just feelings.
Among mortals second thoughts are wisest.
Conscience allows us to do two things: Pass judgment on ourselves; approve or condemn our own conduct.
We often repent of our first thoughts, and scarce ever of our second.
There is a criterion by which you can judge whether the thoughts you are thinking and the things you are doing are right for you. The criterion is: Have they brought you inner peace?
Conscience in most men, is but the anticipation of the opinions of others.
First thoughts are not always the best.
Second thoughts oftentimes are the very worst of all thoughts.