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What does it mean?
Loyalty matters but not at the cost of your own safety or life.
In plain terms
Loyalty is important but your life matters more.
What can you take from it?
Protect yourself even if it means breaking loyalty.

Where it applies

  • conflict situations
  • toxic relationships
  • workplace ethics

Putting it to work

  • prioritize safety
  • reassess loyalties

Questions to consider

  • When is loyalty too much to ask?
  • How do you value your own life?

Another view

Sometimes loyalty is worth great sacrifice.

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