Arise Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

The shame that comes to us as we see ourselves praised when we are unworthy of it often gives us the occasion to accomplish…

— Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable

shame should be reserved for the things we choose to do, not the circumstances that life puts on us

— Ann Patchett

There is no shame like poor shame. It can make you warm and charming, bitter and resentful, all at once.

— Beth Ditto

I sometimes think that shame, mere awkward, senseless shame, does as much towards preventing good acts and straightforward happiness as any of our vices…

— Anonymous

Shame usually follows a pattern—a cycle of self-recrimination and lies that claims life after life. First, we experience an intensely painful event. Second, we…

— Craig Groeschel

It is not human to be without shame and without desire.

— Ursula K. Le Guin

The basis of shame is not some personal mistake of ours, but the ignominy, the humiliation we feel that we must be what we…

— Milan Kundera

Today I will learn to reject shame. Shame is an overwhelming sense that who I am isn't good enough. I realize that I am…

— Melody Beattie

Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.

— Brené Brown

“Shame weakens us. It can make us frightened to take on something new. We start to withdraw from whatever might give us pleasure, self-esteem,…

— Sharon Salzberg

Shame and guilt are noble emotions essential in the maintenance of civilized society, and vital for the development of some of the most refined…

— Willard Gaylin

There is a virtue in shamelessness.

— David Brooks