Shameful Quotes

“The moment you have to recruit people to put another person down, in order to convince someone of your value is the day you dishonor your children, your parents and your God. If someone doesn't see your worth the problem is them, not people outside your relationship.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“Make not, when you work a deed of shame, The scoundrel's plea, 'My forbears did the same.”
― Abu'l-Ala-Al-Ma'arri

“How shameful it is to hurt those who love us.”
― Wayne Gerard Trotman

“O [Roman] people be ashamed; be ashamed of your lives. Almost no cities are free of evil dens, are altogether free of impurities, except the cities in which the barbarians have begun to live...

Let nobody think otherwise, the vices of our bad lives have alone conquered us...

The Goths lie, but are chaste, the Franks lie, but are but are generous, the Saxons are savage in cruelty...but are admirable in chastity...what hope can there be [for the Romans] when the barbarians are more pure [than they]?"

-Salvian”
― William J Federer, Change to Chains-The 6,000 Year Quest for Control -Volume I-Rise of the Republic

“People-pleasers feel they must constantly be performing acts of service to others to gain acceptance. That requires a lot of work, effort, and energy. From the book: Removing Your Shame Label.”
― Eddie Capparucci, LPC

“When you flaunt your success, you're setting yourself up for ridicule. Things can always go wrong. Your career stalls, fancy cars get repossessed, you lose your home. Unfortunate events magnified by your shameless boasting. Nothing in life is foolproof. The only thing bragging will accomplish is prove you're the fool.”
― Carlos Wallace

“It feels good pulling on these muscles, it feels better than worrying about who is watching.”
― Alain Bremond-Torrent, "Darling, it's not only about sex"

“We're going to mess up in life. We're all going to do things and wonder why we did something so stupid. There's going to be times we say things that leave us feeling regretful. We're going to feel mad at ourselves and even shameful at our own actions. Never be too proud to say you're sorry or I love you. These are easy words that strengthen our heart, and give us peace and wisdom.”
― Ron Baratono, Our Reflections

“Shame blocks our connection with ourselves and with the people we care about.”
― Lebo Grand

“It's funny how in this very advanced connected world everyone is so disconnected...”
― Guru Z.S. Gill

“It is almost laughable to ponder upon where it all started and nearly grim and shameful when we realise as humans that we are reckless, careless, and foolish.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Where the Pandemic Started

“So you’re the infamous Manal al-Sharif,” he said, eyeing me from behind his desk. “Aren’t you ashamed of what you did?”
“Is driving a car something shameful?” I answered back.”
― Manal al-Sharif, Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman's Awakening

“Sin is a shameful act.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita

“God has witnessed everything done to you. Those that love God will feel shame for what they did. Those that don't ....do not know God or have a concept of repentance or forgiveness.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“God is the greatest nurturer of all.”
― Eddie Capparucci, LPC

“My Soldier's definitive of LOYALTY does not include being complacent with a biased or prejudiced leader amongst the Soldiers they took an oath to serve with dignity and respect.”
― Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army

“Sin is shameful action.”
― Lailah Gifty Akita

“It’s such a shame. So many people today rely on their cellphones. No one remembers phone numbers anymore.”
― Jason Medina, The Manhattanville Incident: An Undead Novel

“He had nothing else to say. His shame already spoke volumes.”
― Jason Medina, The Manhattanville Incident: An Undead Novel

“People are so good at destroying natural environments. We leave a path of destruction everywhere we go. No place is safe, once we know about it. So many people are careless slobs with no respect for property, animals, or even other people. It’s a shame.”
― Jason Medina, The Manhattanville Incident: An Undead Novel

“What is shameful cannot be shared. What is shameful, separates.”
― Nadine Gordimer, The House Gun

“The funny thing about coming out is that it relies on the belief that the information you're keeping about yourself is shameful. If you were raised to be somewhat shameless, it's less of a one-time shock and more like a lifelong rumble.”
― Courtney Trouble, Coming Out Like a Porn Star: Essays on Pornography, Protection, and Privacy

“There's no shame in Anger, but aftermath there are shame and regrets”
― Wordsworth Emmanuel I

“If the shame has not broken you; you have yet met the Holy one who became your last sin paying the price with His own blood”
― John M Sheehan

“Shame is to feel ashamed over some shameful deed which the shameless doesn’t consider to be shameful.”
― Shahenshah Hafeez Khan

“The closest thing is, uh, in 1917, they say, uh, The Great- the Great Pandemic; and it certainly was a terrible thing where they lost anywhere from 50 to 100 million people; probably ended the Second World War, all the soldiers were sick.”
― Donald J. Trump

“It is a shameful crime if any judge surpasses the law and gives the verdict based on any relationship with the offenders or political motives. Such judges should also be accountable and brought to justice.”
― Ehsan Sehgal

“I had tried many times in the past to create accountability partners but, without fail, they had just made me feel worse about myself and my problems. Each time I had to call them and explain how I’d messed up yet again, I would feel utterly shameful. This was different, this was exciting and lifegiving. I had never seen accountability implemented with such genuineness, patience, precision, and care. Having God’s Word to rely on, rather than just sharing random opinions and biased advice, made it like surgery for the soul.”
― Michael J Heil, Pursued: God’s relentless pursuit and a drug addict’s journey to finding purpose

“Shame whispers lies about your worth.”
― Zara Hairston

“Shame is also self-perpetuating. You’re more likely to act in ways that support your shame than ways that challenge it.”
― Amanda Ann Gregory, You Don't Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms