Brené Brown, I Thought It Was Just Me: Women Reclaiming Power And Courage In A Culture Of Shame Quotes
Compassion is not a virtue -- it is a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have -- it's something we choose to practice.
Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.
If you want to make a difference, the next time you see someone being cruel to another human being, take it personally. Take it personally because it is personal!
We cannot grow when we are in shame, and we can't use shame to change ourselves or others.