Confession Quote by Paul Ekman

Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.

— Brené Brown

“Guilty people apologize and also take steps to avoid repetition. Shame, in contrast, is a more global emotion, which can emerge in response to…

— Peter N. Stearns

“What’s the difference between shame and guilt? The majority of shame researchers and clinicians agree that the difference between shame and guilt is best…

— Brené Brown

Shame and guilt are noble emotions essential in the maintenance of civilized society, and vital for the development of some of the most refined…

— Willard Gaylin

I'm not sure if the shame/guilt distinction resonates for me. I just know that shame is a debilitating emotion that is perpetuated by Church…

— Marilyn Dumont

Guilt is about something you do. Shame is about who you are.

— Bill Konigsberg

“Guilt is an outward expression of self degradation. It is acceptance of one’s culpability, indiscretion, liability, sin, dereliction, and harm without resolving the crime,…

— Deborah Bravandt

“Shame is the deepest of the “negative emotions,” a feeling we will do almost anything to avoid. Unfortunately, our abiding fear of shame impairs…

— Gabor Maté

“When we apologize for something we’ve done, make amends, or change a behavior that doesn’t align with our values, guilt—not shame—is most often the…

— Brené Brown

Shame usually follows a pattern—a cycle of self-recrimination and lies that claims life after life. First, we experience an intensely painful event. Second, we…

— Craig Groeschel

“What’s the difference between shame and guilt? The majority of shame researchers and clinicians agree that the difference between shame and guilt is best…

— Brené Brown

Guilt is feeling bad about what you have done; shame is feeling bad about who you are - all it is, is muddling up…

— Marcus Brigstocke