Ashamed Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer
“(You do not have to be shamed in my closeness. Family are the people who must never make you feel ashamed.) (You are wrong. Family are the people who must make you feel ashamed when you are deserving of shame.) (And you are deserving of shame?) (I am. I am trying to tell you.) 'We were stupid,' he said, 'because we believed in things.' 'Why is this stupid?' 'Because there are not things to believe in.' (Love?) (There is no love. Only the end of love.) (Goodness?) (Do not be a fool.) (God?) (If God exists, He is not to be believed in.)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, 2005
The quote explores how family can be both a source of shame and a place where shame is justified, questioning love and belief in higher powers.
In simple terms: Family can cause shame, love may be absent, and belief in God is doubtful.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront uncomfortable feelings in relationships.
Themes
family
shame
love
belief
existential doubt
Mood
conflicted
reflective
questioning
Type
philosophical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- personal therapy
- philosophical discussion
- spiritual questioning
- relationship conflict
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shame affect family dynamics?
- Can love exist without expectations?
A Different Perspective
The quote mixes contradictory statements, making a clear stance hard to discern.
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