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Once we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing to correct our mistakes.

There is no shame like poor shame. It can make you warm and charming, bitter and resentful, all at once.

I just don't know that shame and fear need to be our teachers; rather, compassion, understanding, and love should be our guides.

We are accountable for our actions as we exercise our moral agency. If we understand this principle and make righteous choices, our lives will be blessed.

Healthy shame is an emotion that teaches us about our limits. Like all emotions, shame moves us to get our basic needs met.

Shame is a fitter and generally a more effectual punishment for a child than beating.

We're taught to be ashamed of confusion, anger, fear and sadness, and to me they're of equal value to happiness, excitement and inspiration.

We are taught that revenge is strong and compassion is weak. We are taught that power is more important than love.

One of the misfortunes of our time is that in getting rid of false shame we have killed off so much real shame as well.

There is nothing in the world more shameful than establishing one's self on lies and fables.