Quotes on Shame And Guilt

A minister of state is excusable for the harm he does when the helm of government has forced his hand in a storm; but in the calm he is guilty of all the good he does not do.

I never wonder to see men wicked, but I often wonder to see them not ashamed.

Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.

Nothing more unqualified the man to act with prudence than a misfortune that is attended with shame and guilt.