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“The best definition I've heard is that guilt is about what you've done, shame is about who you are. If something's out of my control, I don't feel shame about it, because what could I have done? If you're guilty, you can at least try to atone for it or make it better or not do it again. If it's who you are, you can't do much about it except change yourself, and that's pretty hard.”

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Mary Gaitskill is an American author known for her short stories, which are praised for their deep psychological insights and portrayals of the lives of marginalized individuals. Her work often delves into the complexities and contradictions of human relationships. more

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