The mistake ninety-nine percent of humanity made, as far as Fats could see, was being ashamed of what they were; lying about it, trying to be somebody else.
I never know which is worse: the sorrow when you hit the bird or the shame when you miss it.
You're an investigator - can't nobody find stuff out like a woman. Y'all put the police to shame, make the little investigative tricks they show on CSI and Law & Order: SVU look like counting lessons on Sesame Street.
We need never be ashamed of our tears.
Glory built on selfish principles is shame and guilt.
You’re sorry? I damn near drank myself to death, I could barely get out of bed, I shattered my phone into a million pieces on New Year’s Eve to keep from calling you … and you’re sorry?†I bit my lip and nodded, ashamed. I had no idea what he’d been through, and hearing his say the words made sharp pain twist inside my chest. “I’m so … so sorry.†“You’re forgiven,†he said with a grin. “Don’t ever do it again.†“I won’t. I promise.†He flashed his dimple and shook his head. “I fucking love you.
We do not have to be ashamed of what we are. As sentient beings we have wonderful backgrounds. These backgrounds may not be particularly enlightened or peaceful or intelligent. Nevertheless, we have soil good enough to cultivate; we can plant anything in it.
The most important thing is to be whatever you are without shame.
Be not ashamed of thy virtues; honor's a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times.
I'm like a starving man who has been given food. Maybe he's cold, and his clothes are torn, and he's ashamed, but he's not unhappy.