Radical Hope by Jonathan Learby Parker on TwosShame is one of the basic emotions by which we regulate our sense of what is and what is not appropriate behavior. It originates in very early experiences of feeling exposed. Over time it is disciplined by the cultures sense of what is appropriate and disgracefulA virtuous person is one who has the capacities of character and body that enable him or her to lead ah excellent and happy lifeA virtuous person does not require the actual humiliation of others to experience shame. He or she will naturally avoid shameful acts. Virtuous people not only seek fine acts; they are highly motivated to avoid shameful actsDevelop your body, but do not neglect your mind. It is the mind that leads a man to power, not strength of bodyIf one listens and learns from others in the right way—even in radically different circumstances, even with the collapse of one’s world—something good will come of it