--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There's nothing I've done which I'm…" description: "\"There's nothing I've done which I'm ashamed of or I thought was actually bad.\" — Mike Figgis" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de4/mike-figgis-20392_ashamed_there-s-nothing-i-ve-done-which-i-m-asha_1941095.jpg" --- # There's nothing I've done which I'm ashamed of or I… ![“There's nothing I've done which I'm ashamed of or I thought was actually bad.” quote by Mike Figgis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de4/mike-figgis-20392_ashamed_there-s-nothing-i-ve-done-which-i-m-asha_1941095.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de4/mike-figgis-20392_ashamed_there-s-nothing-i-ve-done-which-i-m-asha_1941095.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/de4/mike-figgis-20392_ashamed_there-s-nothing-i-ve-done-which-i-m-asha_1941095.jpg) > “There's nothing I've done which I'm ashamed of or I thought was actually bad.” [Mike Figgis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mike-figgis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker claims a clean conscience, asserting no past actions cause shame or regret. **In simple terms:** No shame in past actions. Key Takeaway Embrace your past without guilt. Themes self‑acceptance integrity reflection Mood reflective calm Type personal philosophical When to use this quote - career evaluation - relationship building - creative projects Key Concepts personal ethics moral clarity Questions to Reflect On - How do you ensure future actions remain ethical? - What steps can you take to repair any hidden harm? A Different Perspective Past actions may still affect others unknowingly. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Ashamed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ashamed/) ## Related quotes > [When I grew up, shame was used as a tool for check and balance. 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