Only one man ever betrayed my confidence, and that only in a minor matter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Houdini notes he was betrayed only once, and in a trivial matter, implying trust was generally maintained.
- In plain terms
- I was betrayed just once, and it wasn't a big deal.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust is rarely broken significantly in professional life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle betrayals?
- Is loyalty common in your field?
Another view
It may downplay minor betrayals that accumulate over time.
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No performer should attempt to bite off red-hot iron unless he has a good set of teeth.
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