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“As soon as she (woman) begins to be ashamed of what she ought not, she will not be ashamed of what she ought.” quote by Livy
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“As soon as she (woman) begins to be ashamed of what she ought not, she will not be ashamed of what she ought.”

Livy

About This Quote

Source Historical Text: Ab Urbe Condita, Book 1, 27 BC

Shame arises from violating moral standards; recognizing true shame leads to ethical behavior.

In simple terms: Real shame comes from moral failure, not from others’ judgments.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with values, not fear of judgment.

Themes

morality shame self‑awareness

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal decision
  • ethical dilemma
  • social pressure
  • self‑evaluation

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy virtue ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values truly matter to you?
  • How do you differentiate genuine shame from social embarrassment?
A Different Perspective

Shame can be misdirected, hindering honest self‑assessment.

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