Shame Quote by George MacDonald
““Let us keep our shame and be made clean! Shame is not defilement, though a mean pride persuades men so. On the contrary, the man who is honestly ashamed has begun to be clean.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, 1882
True shame is a cleansing honesty, unlike prideful shame that corrupts.
In simple terms: Honest shame cleans; prideful shame corrupts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honest shame.
Themes
humility
morality
spirituality
self‑awareness
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- counseling
Key Concepts
shame
purity
pride
ethical growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish honest shame from prideful shame?
- What practices foster genuine humility?
A Different Perspective
Pride can masquerade as shame, confusing the moral signal.
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