If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Envy is a passion so full of cowardice and shame that nobody ever had the confidence to own it. — John Wilmot Copy Share Image
“The biggest potential for helping us overcome shame is this: We are “those people.” The truth is…we are the others. Most of… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness. — Marcus Garvey Copy Share Image
When I was heavy, people would say to me - and it was such a backhanded compliment - they would say, 'You've… — Kate Winslet Copy Share Image
There is enormous shame around depression of any kind and at any time. And there's enormous social stigma attached to it, which… — Andrew Solomon Copy Share Image
“Shame is embarrassment multiplied against itself until it dies under it’s own weight and we with it. Forgiveness is freedom multiplied against… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
Though most youngsters in France are fitness-conscious, I would not shame anyone for how they look. That's unacceptable and I don't stand… — Vaani Kapoor Copy Share Image
If same-sex relationships are really sinful, then why do they so often produce good fruit-loving families, open homes, self-sacrifice, commitment, faithfulness, joy?… — Rachel Held Evans Copy Share Image
Take heart, and do not let disappointment or shame stop you from moving forward. The true outcome of life is only apparent… — Daisaku Ikeda Copy Share Image
“March 28, 1987: Today I read in the New York Times that all of the officers who killed Michael Stewart were again… — Keith Haring Copy Share Image
There is an element of anger among women who've been raped. There's certainly a major element of humiliation. But it really does… — Nicholas D. Kristof Copy Share Image
“Shame is paralyzing and debilitating. It invites us not to be heard, at least not in an authentic way. Acting courageously when… — Harriet Lerner Copy Share Image
“jeopardy, but that he is also “a sorry excuse for a human being”. Over time, the look can make the recipient feel… — Pete Walker Copy Share Image
“You can do it, too. You're just afraid of what others are gonna say about you. Build your audacity.” — Darnell Lamont Walker Copy Share Image
“8. Resolved, To act, in all respects, both speaking and doing, as if nobody had been so vile as I, and as… — Jonathan Edwards Copy Share Image
I need to be alone. I need to ponder my shame and my despair in seclusion; I need the sunshine and the… — Henry Miller Copy Share Image
I didn't go to drama school. It wasn't in the pay grade of my family at all. I looked into some of… — Jamie-Lee O'Donnell Copy Share Image
“In yet another paradox, bulimia nervosa serves as both an expression of feelings and a defense against experiencing feelings, particularly shame, anger,… — Sheila M. Reindl Copy Share Image
“But all of my anger toward Scott and embarrassment at my own behavior were overshadowed by the conversation with Kaidan. Just thinking… — Wendy Higgins Copy Share Image
There is no disgrace in an enemy suffering ill at an enemy's hand, when you hate mutually. — Aeschylus Copy Share Image
