Both Uses of
conscientious
in
Crime and Punishment, by Dostoyevsky
- No, that you don't understand yet....And for a whole year, I performed my duties conscientiously and faithfully, and did not touch this" (he tapped the jug with his finger), "for I have feelings.†
Chpt 1.2 *conscientiously = in a manner that is careful to do what is right
- Of course, they might have a thrashing sometimes for letting their fancy run away with them and to teach them their place, but no more; in fact, even this isn't necessary as they castigate themselves, for they are very conscientious: some perform this service for one another and others chastise themselves with their own hands....They will impose various public acts of penitence upon themselves with a beautiful and edifying effect; in fact you've nothing to be uneasy about....It's a law of nature.†
Chpt 3.5conscientious = careful to do what is right
Definition:
careful to do what is right--especially to perform duties in a thorough manner