Both Uses of
scruples
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- If he had been pleased, but not so much; if he had not shown it; if he had begun affecting scruples and difficulties, as other people do when they take money, he might still endure to take it.†
Chpt 5
- The shepherds taught him nothing, and scarcely fed or clothed him, but sent him out at seven to herd the flock in cold and wet, and no one hesitated or scrupled to treat him so.†
Chpt 5 *
Definition:
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(scruples) ethical or moral principles that discourage certain kinds of action