Blushing Quote by Karl Kraus
“Blushing, palpitations, a bad conscience--this is what you get if you haven't sinned.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Last Days of Mankind, 1930
Unrepented wrongdoing causes guilt and physical symptoms, even without actual sin.
In simple terms: Guilt can appear without real fault.
Key Takeaway
Examine your conscience for unfounded guilt.
Themes
guilt
psychosomatics
morality
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
moral
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- confession
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
self‑reflection
psychology
ethical perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports your guilt?
- How can you differentiate real and imagined fault?
A Different Perspective
Guilt may be irrational and self‑inflicted.
