
ProverbMorality
French origin
There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience
Meaning: Peace of mind and restful sleep come only from living and acting honorably.
Origin: Known as a French proverb, in forms such as une bonne conscience est un doux oreiller — a good conscience is a soft pillow. No early source has been traced for the saying in either French or English.
Equivalents in French and German
French: Une bonne conscience est un doux oreiller (literally: A good conscience is a soft pillow)
German: Ein gutes Gewissen ist ein sanftes Ruhekissen (literally: A good conscience is a soft resting-pillow)
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