Character Quote by John Tillotson

Shame arises from the fear of men, conscience from the fear of God.

— Samuel Johnson

“Our healthy shame is essential as the foundation of our spirituality. By reminding us of our essential limitations, our healthy shame lets us know…

— John Bradshaw

I'm not sure if the shame/guilt distinction resonates for me. I just know that shame is a debilitating emotion that is perpetuated by Church…

— Marilyn Dumont

“Shame is a hold that sin uses on you. As long as you're ashamed of the sin, it has a hold on you. When…

— Angela Benson

To say of shame - what is it? Of virtue - we can miss it; Of sin-we can kiss it, And it's no longer…

— Algernon Charles Swinburne

There is a virtue in shamelessness.

— David Brooks

“And if we all have shame, the good news is that we’re all capable of developing shame resilience. Shame resilience is the ability to…

— Brené Brown

“Feelings of shame like that cannot coexist with the fact that God made us in His image.”

— Chris Thurman

“Guilt is our morality shame and guards our conscience. It tells us we have transgressed our values. It moves us to take action and…

— John Bradshaw

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

Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.

— Brené Brown

Whilst shame keeps its watch, virtue is not wholly extinguished in the heart; nor will moderation be utterly exiled from the minds of tyrants.

— Edmund Burke