Shame quotes

Welcome to our collection of Shame quotes. Shame is a powerful and complex emotion that many of us experience at various points in our lives. It is a deeply painful feeling of guilt, embarrassment, and humiliation that can be triggered by our own actions or judgments from others.

In this section, you will find a range of quotes that explore the concept of shame from different perspectives. Some quotes delve into the destructive nature of shame, highlighting its ability to eat away at our self-worth and hinder personal growth. Others shed light on the societal pressures and norms that contribute to feelings of shame, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and compassion.

These quotes serve as poignant reminders that shame is a universal human experience and that we are not alone in our struggles. They encourage us to confront and address our shame head-on, seeking understanding and ways to heal. Whether you are looking for words of encouragement or insights into the complexities of shame, we hope that this collection will offer you solace, inspiration, and the courage to embrace your own vulnerability.

Explore the depths of shame through the words of writers, philosophers, psychologists, and other notable individuals. Let these quotes guide you on a journey of self-reflection and growth, reminding you that it is possible to rise above shame and cultivate a sense of self-acceptance and resilience.

Kathryn Stockett

— Novelist

Color Shame

Shame ain't black, like dirt, like I always thought it was. Shame be the color of a new white uniform your mother ironed all night to pay for, white without a smudge or a speck a work-dirt on it.

Joyce Carol Oates

— Author

Passion Expression Self-Acceptance Shame

Never be ashamed of your subject, and of your passion for your subject.

M. F. K. Fisher

— Pioneering Food Writer

Life Food Shame

... there can be no more shameless carelessness than with the food we eat for life itself.

Lindy West

— American writer, comedian and activist

Determination Feminism Shame

Indignation and determination are much more constructive emotions than shame and embarrassment. And feminism was this engine that turned one into the other.

Eli Roth

— American film director, producer, and actor

Fear Vulnerability Societal Expectations Shame

I think that many people are ashamed when they feel afraid. There's this thing in our society that you're not allowed to feel scared. You have to be a man and put on a brave face, but we all have fears.

Kathryn Stockett

— Novelist

Sacrifice Discrimination Poverty Shame

I come home that morning, after I been fired, and stood outside my house with my new work shoes on. The shoes my mama paid a month's worth a light bill for. I guess that's when I understood what shame was and the color of it too. Shame ain't black, like dirt, like I always thought it was. Shame be the color of a new white uniform your mother ironed all night to pay for, white without a smudge or a speck a work-dirt on it.