Better trust all, and be deceived, And weep that trust and that deceiving, Than doubt one heart, that if believed Had blessed one's life with true believing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is better to trust fully and be hurt than to doubt and miss out on true love.
- In plain terms
- Trust people even if they might lie, because not trusting hurts more.
- What can you take from it?
- Risk trusting fully rather than staying guarded.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is trust worth the risk?
- When did you trust too much?
Another view
Being deceived can cause severe pain.
More from Fanny Kemble
A sacred burden is this life ye bear: Look on it, lift it, bear it solemnly, Stand up and walk beneath it steadfastly. Fail not for sorrow, falter not for sin,…
Permalink to quote #7 Youth, with swift feet walks onward in the way; The land of joy lies all before his eyes; Age, stumbling, lingers slowly day by day, Still looking back, for it…
Permalink to quote #9 Maids must be wives and mothers to fulfil The entire and holiest end of woman's being.
Permalink to quote #6
Related quotes
To conceal anything from those to whom I am attached, is not in my nature. I can never close my lips where I have opened my heart.
Charles DickensCharles Dickens quote #1 In our darkest hour, in my deepest despair Will you still care? Will you be there? In my trials and my tribulations Through our doubts and frustrations In my v…
Michael JacksonMichael Jackson quote #5 Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig, then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun.
Matt GroeningMatt Groening quote #6