Dangerous Quote by Marquis de Sade
“One is never so dangerous when one has no shame, than when one has grown too old to blush.”
About This Quote
Source novel: Justine, 1791
Shame and age affect danger; lacking shame is less risky than aging without embarrassment.
In simple terms: Age without shame is dangerous.
Beware complacency with age.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- interpersonal relations
- ethical behavior
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does shame influence behavior over a lifetime?
- Can aging reduce fear of consequences?
Aging may bring wisdom, not just danger.