Ashamed Quote by Jacques Derrida
“I have always had school sickness, as others have seasickness. I cried when it was time to go back to school long after I was old enough to be ashamed of such behavior.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “School Sickness” in *Of Grammatology*, 1967
The speaker likens anxiety about returning to school to seasickness, feeling shame for lingering childish fear.
In simple terms: School anxiety feels like seasickness and shame.
Key Takeaway
Accept and process lingering childhood fears.
Themes
anxiety
shame
education
growth
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- returning to school
- adult education
- therapy sessions
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
developmental trauma
social expectation
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your school‑related anxiety?
- How can you reframe shame into learning?
A Different Perspective
Fear may persist despite age, requiring supportive environments.
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