As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, / I must not look to have; but, in their stead, / Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, / Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not" (5.3.25-28).
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Don't trust the person who has broken faith once.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Once trust is broken, it is difficult to regain, and such individuals should be approached with caution.
This quote by William Shakespeare emphasizes the importance of trust in relationships. It suggests that if someone has betrayed your trust before, it casts doubt on their character and integrity, making it wise to be wary of them in the future. Trust is foundational in any relationship, and its breach can lead to lasting repercussions.
Themes
TrustBetrayalRelationshipsFaithCaution
In practice
Example use cases
When discussing the importance of trust in relationships during a seminar.
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