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Shame Quotes - Page 2

To others, being wrong is a source of shame; to me, recognizing my mistakes is a source of pride.

To others, being wrong is a source of shame; to me, recognizing my mistakes is a source of pride.

George Soros, Byron Wien, Krisztina Koenen (1995). “Soros on Soros: Staying Ahead of the Curve”, p.11, John Wiley & Sons

Shame hates it when we reach out and tell our story. It hates having words wrapped around it - it can't survive being shared. Shame loves secrecy... When we bury our story, the shame metastasizes.

"The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are". Book by Brené Brown, August 27, 2010.

The secret is I have no shame.

"50 Shades of Grey's Dakota Johnson Revs Up for the Role of a Lifetime", www.elle.com. February 6, 2014.

Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.

Brené Brown (2012). “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead”, p.62, Penguin

Blowfish, did you say?" "Ah, no. Blofis, actually." "Oh, I see," Poseidon said. "A shame. I quite like blowfish.

Rick Riordan (2009). “Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth”, p.254, Penguin UK

I am ashamed of anyone who has eyes and still can't see.

Kathryn Lasky (2016). “The Journey (Guardians of Ga’Hoole, Book 2)”, p.22, HarperCollins UK