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“The crime and not the scaffold makes the shame.” quote by Pierre Corneille
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“The crime and not the scaffold makes the shame.”

Pierre Corneille

About This Quote

Source Play: Le Cid (1637)

Shame arises from the crime itself, not from the punishment or scaffold that follows.

In simple terms: Guilt comes from the act, not the punishment.

Key Takeaway

Focus on preventing wrongdoing.

Themes

morality justice shame responsibility

Mood

thoughtful serious reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • legal judgments
  • personal relationships
  • public scandals
  • parenting decisions

Key Concepts

ethical responsibility social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions cause you shame?
  • Can punishment ever be constructive?
A Different Perspective

Punishment can also cause shame, complicating the message.

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