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It is not easy to wash off the shame when it has already…

“It is not easy to wash off the shame when it has already been glued to a person.” quote by Aleksis Kivi
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““It is not easy to wash off the shame when it has already been glued to a person.””

Aleksis Kivi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Shame can cling to a person, making it hard to shed.

In simple terms: Shame sticks like glue.

Key Takeaway

Work to release lingering shame.

Themes

guilt psychology identity

Mood

somber introspective

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • journaling
  • support groups

Key Concepts

emotional burden self‑acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your shame?
  • How can you begin to let go?
A Different Perspective

Shame may be internalized and resistant to change.

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