Guilt Quote by Jonathan Swift
“Nothing more unqualified the man to act with prudence than a misfortune that is attended with shame and guilt.”
About This Quote
Misfortune combined with shame compels prudent action.
In simple terms: Shame and guilt drive careful decisions.
Key Takeaway
Let guilt guide prudence.
Themes
responsibility
ethics
consequence
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- personal crises
- public scandals
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral psychology
self-regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When has shame helped you act wisely?
- Can guilt be harmful?
A Different Perspective
Excessive guilt can paralyze.
![“There is no vice, of which a man can be guilty, no meanness, no shabbiness, no unkindness, which excited so much indignation among his contemporaries, friends and neighbors, as his success. This is the one unpardonable crime, which reason cannot defend, nor [can] humility mitigate.” quote by Arthur Schopenhauer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dfe/arthur-schopenhauer-226_crime_there-is-no-vice-of-which-a-man-can-be-g_1328733.jpg)
