You may think you ashamed, but you not. Deep down in your heart. You know you done it all You don't know what I feel
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims the other person thinks they're ashamed, but deep down they aren't; they know they've done something, but the speaker's feelings are unknown.
- In plain terms
- You think you're ashamed, but you aren't; you know what you did, yet I don’t know how I feel.
- What can you take from it?
- Self‑perception can differ from others' judgments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we misread our own emotions?
- How can we better express inner feelings?
Another view
The wording is confusing and may obscure meaning.
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