Even though I'm a tranquil guy now at this stage of my life, I have nothing but contempt and anger for those who betray the trust by exposing the identity of our sources. They are, in my view, the most insidious of traitors.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Protecting sources is a moral duty; betraying them is treason.
- In plain terms
- I hate people who expose our sources.
- What can you take from it?
- Never betray those who trust you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is breaking trust justified?
- How do you define a traitor?
Another view
Sometimes exposing abuse requires breaking confidentiality.
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