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I count him lost, who is lost to shame. [Lat., Nam ego…

“I count him lost, who is lost to shame. [Lat., Nam ego illum periisse duco, cui quidem periit pudor.]” quote by Plautus
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“I count him lost, who is lost to shame. [Lat., Nam ego illum periisse duco, cui quidem periit pudor.]”

Plautus

About This Quote

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

Shame causes loss of self; those who succumb to shame become truly lost.

In simple terms: Shame leads to loss of self.

Key Takeaway

Overcome shame to retain identity.

Themes

humility shame identity

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • education
  • public speaking
  • self‑reflection

Key Concepts

psychology moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers your shame?
  • How can you transform shame into growth?
A Different Perspective

Shame can also motivate positive change.

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