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A little embarrassment prevents a lot of goodness.

Mignon McLaughlin (1913-1983) American journalist and author

The Neurotic’s Notebook, ch. 8 (1963)
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Added on 31-Jan-24 | Last updated 31-Jan-24
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Topics: apprehension, awkwardness, doing good, embarrassment, fear, meekness, restraint, shame
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I never wish to offend, but I am so foolishly shy, that I often seem negligent, when I am only kept back by my natural awkwardness.

Jane Austen (1775-1817) English author

Sense and Sensibility, ch. 17 [Edward] (1811)
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Added on 30-Aug-23 | Last updated 30-Aug-23
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Topics: antisociability, awkwardness, bad impression, introvert, offense, reserve, shyness
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