Dog Quote by Franz Kafka
““Like a dog!" he said, it was as if the shame of it should outlive him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Metamorphosis, 1915
The exclamation reflects shame, suggesting that the disgrace of an act can linger beyond the act itself, haunting the individual.
In simple terms: Shame can outlive the deed.
Key Takeaway
Address shame before it defines you.
Themes
shame
guilt
identity
Mood
introspective
somber
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationships
- therapy
- career setbacks
- public scrutiny
Key Concepts
psychological burden
social stigma
self-perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you release lingering shame?
- Can you separate act from identity?
A Different Perspective
Shame may be amplified by external judgment.
![“The tremendous world I have inside my head. But how [to] free myself and free it without being torn to pieces. And a thousand times [I'd] rather be torn to pieces than rather it in me or bury it. That, indeed, is why I am here, that is quite clear to me.” quote by Franz Kafka](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f19/franz-kafka-214_freedom_the-tremendous-world-i-have-inside-my-he_5848.jpg)
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