Quotes About Shame
Why don't you call somebody with the Coeur d'Alene tribe? A historian or somebody? Or be really crazy and ask one of our cousins what they know." "I can't," I said. "I'm too embarrassed to let them know how much I don't know." "They're sure gonna
~ Sherman Alexie
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Many adoptees try to convince themselves and others that they have no special needs. They are masters at keeping that vulnerable place within themselves concealed. However, beneath the surface there is often depression. Rage. Bewilderment. Confusion about identity. Fear of loss. Shame. Lack of direction. Lack of emotional stamina. Low stress tolerance. Floating anxiety.
~ Sherrie Eldridge
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He made a sound of disgust in the back of his throat. Oh thank you so much. That's what every man wants to hear about his name. You might as well call me 'Little Pecker' while you're at it and tell me you would love to have me go shopping with you for feminine hygiene products. Oh and by all means, carry a big, sparkling pink bag with flowers on it and make me hold it.
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Put something in your stomach to absorb the alcohol before you spontaneously combust from the fumes. (Nykyrian) Yeah, it'd be a damn shame to blow my internal organs all over your new shirt.(Syn)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
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After all the battles I've fought to save the world and all the sacrifices in dignity and blood I've paid to set free so many Dark-Hunters, they're all going to know that I'm nothing but a pathetic whore, aren't they? (Acheron)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
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I'm sick of being everyone's regret. My mother died in shame because she'd borne me. My father and brother despise me and my sister can barely look me in the eye! (Acheron)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
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I'm only one kill away from Command Assassin. Be a damn shame for that kill to be you (Darion)
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
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We're going to die, aren't we?" – Abigail "Hope not. I still have another episode of No Ordinary Family downloaded on my computer that I haven't had a chance to watch yet. Be a damn shame to miss it. Might have to hurt them if that happens." – Sasha
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Can we wake him out of it?" – Sundown "Well, you know, cowboy, that's a really good idea. Damn shame I didn't think of it, huh?" – Ren "Cut the sarcasm. And you're sure it's not a vision quest?" – Sundown "For the sake of our long-term friendship, I'm not even going to dignify that with the response it deserves." – Ren
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Aricles and I are married. The Greek god Apollo found out and he threatened to discredit and shame me before the other gods unless Aricles refused to fight. To protect my honor and name, he has allowed all of you to insult and attack him, and I will not stand for him to be hurt again. By anyone. Bathymaas
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Oh no! No, you didn't! You done had a buffet and you didn't invite the Simi, for shame on you akri-Caleb! You a mean demon boy! You off the Simi Christmas list for that! No oven mitt for you! Bad, bad demon, bad! Simi
~ Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Sometimes we even have to risk making fools of ourselves.
~ E. L. Konigsburg
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Britannia's shame! There took her gloomy flight, On wing impetuous, a black sullen soul . Less base the fear of death than fear of life. O Britain! infamous for suicide.
~ Edward Young
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Nay, you'll be ashamed of me everyday of your life," he answered; "and the more ashamed, the more you know me; and I cannot bide it.
~ Emily Bronte
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And the council doesn't recognize any kind of temporary insanity defense. Which was a real shame, because most of the councilmen had considered me crazy for most of my life.
~ Rachel Vincent
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Part of life is learning what to be ashamed of and what to be proud of.
~ Stephen Fry
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Death to life is crown or shame.
~ John Milton
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I realized that there are just certain things in life that are private. I have things in my past - like everyone - that I'm not proud of.
~ Ken Osmond
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I'm not a body shamer. The word fat has been used to hurt me my entire life.
~ Margaret Cho
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The failure to invest in our public transportation and public life, I think, is a scandal and a shame, and it should be a national embarrassment.
~ Mark Shields
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In the past, when people criticized me for asking unexpected questions, I felt ashamed. Now I realize that normal people are acting in a superficial and often false manner. So rather than let them make me feel bad, I express my annoyance. It's my way of trying to strike a blow for logic and rationality.
~ John Elder Robison
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I tossed my shoulders and swaggered away, whistling with pleasure. In the gutter I saw a long cigaret butt. I picked it up without shame, lit it as I stood with one foot in the gutter, puffed it and exhaled toward the stars. I was an American, and goddamn proud of it.
~ John Fante
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Arturo Bandini: -What does happiness mean to you Camilla? Camilla: -That you can fall in love with whoever you want to, and not feel ashamed of it.
~ John Fante
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After all, he did say you were the issue of an encounter between your father and a traeling hatcha-hatcha dancer." There was a gasp of horror from the crowd. Duncan, smiling thinly, said through gritted teeth: "Thank you so much for reminding us all, Anthony.
~ John Flanagan
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