The most curious offspring of shame is shyness.

Avoid shame, but do not seek glory, nothing is so expensive as glory

It is safest to be moderately base - to be flexible in shame, and to be always ready for what is generous, good, and just, when anything is to be gained by virtue.

You can cry, ain't no shame in it.

You can cry, ain't no shame in it

Science is his forte, and omniscience his foible.