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Shame is worse than death.

Shame is worse than death.

Summary

This quote suggests that the experience of shame is more painful and devastating than the act of death itself. It implies that the feeling of shame, often associated with guilt, can burden and haunt an individual so intensely that it surpasses the fear or magnitude of death. It highlights the immense emotional and psychological impact shame can have on a person's well-being, emphasizing its potential to undermine one's sense of self-worth and inflict deep suffering.

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