“ I love my past, I love my present. I am not ashamed of what I have had, and I am not sad because I no longer have it. Sidonie Gabrielle Colette Novelist
“ You're so ashamed of your past; drop it! You're so proud of your past; drop it! Anthony De Mello Writer
“ Having been poor is no shame, but being ashamed of it, is. Benjamin Franklin Founding Father Of The United States
“ I'm not ashamed to tell the truth about what happened in my family. I think that's what makes my comedy different. Bernie Mac Stand-Up Comedian
“ I remember hearing stories from my mother and father about their parents and grandparents when they were taken off the reservation, taken to the boarding schools, and pretty much taught to be ashamed of who they were as Native Americans. You can feel that impact today. Chaske Spencer Actor