The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow – William Cowper, English poet (1731–1800)
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Meaning · English
The innocent have a clear conscience and thus sleep well
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người vô tội thường có lương tâm trong sáng và ngủ ngon
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Literally: a pillow that is uncomfortable to rest on
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “List of proverbial phrases” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow – William Cowper, English poet (1731–1800)” mean?
The innocent have a clear conscience and thus sleep well Literally: a pillow that is uncomfortable to rest on
Is “The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow – William Cowper, English poet (1731–1800)” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.