A clear conscience goes to bed in peace.

What it means

Guilt keeps people awake; honesty lets them rest. The best sleep aid is a day lived without shame. Do right and sleep well.

The source

"A clear conscience goes to bed in peace." This Ukrainian proverb is recorded in Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864). Translated from the original Ukrainian by Spartan Surfers.

"Хто чисте сумліннє має, той спокойне спать лягає"

Original Ukrainian, Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864). Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "A clear conscience goes to bed in peace." mean?

Guilt keeps people awake; honesty lets them rest. The best sleep aid is a day lived without shame. Do right and sleep well.

Who said "A clear conscience goes to bed in peace."?

Ukrainian proverb. Source: Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864).

What is the original Ukrainian?

Хто чисте сумліннє має, той спокойне спать лягає. Translated from the original Ukrainian by Spartan Surfers.

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"A clear conscience goes to bed in peace." (Ukrainian proverb, Nomys, Ukrainian Proverbs, Sayings and So On (1864), translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/a-clear-conscience-goes-to-bed-in-peace